Prevents blossom end rot and boosts fruit size
Bonus: The calcium content is a natural defense against one of tomato growers’ biggest frustrations.
For Peppers
Blend into soil before planting
Side-dress with a handful when flowers appear
Encourages thick walls and bold flavor
Peppers love potassium — and this delivers it in spades.
For Onions
Work into soil before planting — onions are shallow-rooted and need fertile, loose soil
Avoid high nitrogen — you want bulbs, not greens
Composted manure provides steady, balanced nutrition
Result? Big, sweet, full-sized bulbs — not tiny nubs.
🛒 Where to Get It (And How to Make Your Own)
Buy It:
Look for bagged composted chicken manure at garden centers (brands like Nature’s Blend or Down to Earth)
Or ask local farms — many sell it in bulk
Make It:
If you keep chickens:
Mix manure with carbon-rich bedding (straw, leaves, sawdust)
Pile and turn regularly
Let it compost 6–12 months
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