Sustainable Practices for Vegetable Production in the South
Dr. Mary Peet, NCSU
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Average nutrient content of fresh manure in pounds per ton
|
Nitrogen |
Phosphate |
Potash |
Moisture |
C/N ratio |
|
| Cow |
5-16 |
1.5-8 |
5-34 |
67-87 |
18 |
| Horse |
9-14 |
3-8 |
7-19 |
59-78 |
22 |
| Pig |
9-18 |
0.2-15 |
2-16 |
65-91 |
14 |
| Sheep |
10-29 |
3-15 |
3-25 |
60-74 |
16 |
| Poultry (layer) |
20-50 |
8-40 |
8-20 |
75-80 |
7 |
| Poultry (broiler) |
9-72 |
4-32 |
4-38 |
20 |
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