Today, we tried burying manure directly around our Blood Orange and Mandarin trees. Both of these citrus trees are located just by the main house, so they’re some of the first plants we’re focusing on as we explore regenerative farming practices.
Now, we’re far from experts when it comes to gardening or farming. In fact, we consider ourselves novices, still learning as we go, and trying out new things to see what works best for our land and our farm. We’re using the manure from our chickens, which we consider an excellent natural fertiliser. Chickens play a big role in our farm, and using their manure in our garden feels like a full-circle way of utilising everything the farm provides.
Why Bury Manure?
We believe burying the manure helps it break down more efficiently, allowing it to release nutrients gradually over time. This method also reduces the risk of burning plants, which we think can happen if manure is applied directly to the surface without being composted or buried.
Our goal with this is to help our trees thrive by improving the soil they grow in. We’ve heard that citrus trees, like our Blood Orange and Mandarin, really benefit from nutrient-rich soil, and we’re excited to see how this method helps their growth over the next few months.
We’re excited to see how the manure will help our citrus trees grow. If it works as expected, we may expand this method to other parts of the farm. We’re also looking forward to sharing more of our journey with you as we continue to figure out what works and what doesn’t.
Join Us in Our Learning Process
Follow along as we continue our farm journey and keep experimenting with new practices. We’re grateful for the opportunity to grow alongside our plants and chickens, and we’re excited to share the process with all of you.