Cow manure is applied in larger quantities than other Prahas inputs because it serves as the bulk organic foundation of the soil. These rates assume fully composted cow manure — dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling, with no ammonia odour.
Garden Beds
| Application | Rate per sq. metre | Method |
|---|
| New Bed Preparation | 3–5 kg | Dig into top 20cm |
| Established Bed Top Dressing | 1–2 kg | Work into top 5cm |
| Heavy Feeders (tomatoes, corn) | 4–6 kg | Dig in before planting |
| Light Feeders (herbs, salad) | 1–2 kg | Mix into top 10cm |
Containers & Trees
| Application | Amount | Notes |
|---|
| Potting Mix (containers) | 15–20% by volume | Mix with cocopeat + vermicompost |
| Small Pot (up to 8 inch) | 50–100g | At potting or top dress |
| Large Pot (12 inch+) | 150–300g | At potting or top dress |
| Fruit Trees | 5–10 kg per tree | Around drip line, annually |
| Lawn / Grass | 1–2 kg per sq. metre | Rake in lightly, twice yearly |