| Manures | % Nitrogen | % Phosphate | % Potash |
| Bat | 6.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 |
| Beef (fresh) | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Beef (dry) | 1.2 | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Chicken (fresh) | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Chicken (dry) | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Hog (fresh) | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Hog (dry) | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.0 |
| Horse (fresh) | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Rabbit (fresh) | 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Turkey (fresh) | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Type of manure | Percent N | Percent P | Percent K | Suggested Amount/1,000 Sq. Ft. |
| Chicken manure | 2.0 to 4.5 | 4.5 to 6.0 | 1.2 to 2.4 | 125 |
| Steer manure | 1.0 to 2.5 | 0.9 to 1.6 | 2.4 to 3.6 | 450 |
| Dairy manure | 0.6 to 2.1 | 0.7 to 1.1 | 2.4 to 3.6 | 600 |
Consumer Horticulture | Quick Reference
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Last updated: September 2000
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