Can orchids be grown with sheep manure?

Can orchids be grown with sheep manure?

Orchids can be grown with sheep manure. Sheep manure has good fertility and can generally be used as organic fertilizer to provide normal growth of orchids. In addition, sheep manure is rich in potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen, so sheep manure can be used when orchids are growing leaves and blooming.

The advantages and disadvantages of growing orchids with sheep manure

Advantages: Sheep manure is nutritionally comprehensive and can provide sufficient nutrients for the growth of orchids. In addition, sheep manure has very good air permeability and water permeability, so orchids can fully absorb nutrients when watering and fertilizing.

Disadvantages: The disadvantage of sheep manure is that it needs to be fermented before it can be used. If used directly, the sheep manure will ferment in the soil of the orchid and release heat. The heat generated will burn the roots of the orchid, affecting the growth of the orchid.

How to grow orchids with sheep manure

1. Fermentation: Sheep manure can be used as base fertilizer, but it needs to be fermented in a high temperature environment to reduce damage to orchid plants and roots.

2. Application: The fermented sheep manure can be used as base fertilizer and added to the soil, and then covered with soil to plant orchids. It can also be covered on the soil surface as topdressing, but be careful not to apply it on the roots and plants of orchids.