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The tomato is a short-lived perennial plant that is typically grown as an annual. It grows 1-3 meters tall with a weakly woody stem. Fresh cow manure can burn plants when directly applied due to high ammonia levels. Composted cow manure provides benefits and is made up mostly of digested grass and grains, containing 3% nitrogen, 2% phosphorus, and 1% potassium. Shredded leaves used as mulch can penetrate water, while whole leaves may form a water-blocking mat.

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The tomato is a short-lived perennial plant that is typically grown as an annual. It grows 1-3 meters tall with a weakly woody stem. Fresh cow manure can burn plants when directly applied due to high ammonia levels. Composted cow manure provides benefits and is made up mostly of digested grass and grains, containing 3% nitrogen, 2% phosphorus, and 1% potassium. Shredded leaves used as mulch can penetrate water, while whole leaves may form a water-blocking mat.

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RESEARCH

Scientific name: Solanum


lycopersicum
The tomato is a short-lived
perennial plant, grown as an
annual plant, typically
growing to 1-3 m tall, with a
weakly woody stem that
usually scrambles over other
plants.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/to
mato.htm

By Nikki Tilley (Author of


The Bulb-o-licious Garden))
The use of cattle manure, or cow
dung, in the garden is a popular
practice in many rural areas. This type
of manure is not as rich in nitrogen as
many other types; however, the high
ammonia levels can burn plants
when the fresh manure is directly
applied. Composted cow manure,
on the other hand, can provide
numerous benefits to the garden.

What is Cow Manure Made Up Of? Cattle manure is basically made up of


digested grass and grain. Cow dung is high in organic materials and rich in nutrients. It
contains about 3 percent nitrogen, 2 percent phosphorus, and 1 percent potassium (3-2-1
NPK). In addition, cow manure contains high levels of ammonia and potentially dangerous
pathogens. For this reason, it’s usually recommended that it be aged or composted prior to
its use as cow manure fertilizer.
Read more at Gardening Know How: Cow Dung Fertilizer: Learn The Benefits Of Cow Manure
Compost https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/cow-manure-compost.htm
Be sure to chop or shred leaves before using them
as mulch. Whole leaves can form a mat that water
can't penetrate. If you add shredded leaves right
to the soil, add some slow-release
nitrogen fertilizers to help the leaves decompose
and to ensure that soil microbes don't use all of the
available nitrogen.
https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/put-fall-
leaves-to-work/5402.html

Hannah C. Himpil
Clarence Aquino
Dusteen Catsao

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