Compost Preparation #500 Cow Horn Manure

Compost Preparation #500 stimulates seed germination, root growth, and humus formation. Use when planting, transplanting or turning in cover crops. Stimulates soil activity Promotes root growth Activates the soil’s own life Supports soil loosening Supports water and nutrient absorption Promotes nitrogen fixation of the nodule bacteria How to use Compost Preparation #500: Stir for one hour in 3 to 5 gallons of water. #500 should be applied in the afternoon. Spray immediately after stirring. One unit per acre is the established minimum for noticeable results. But Rudolf Steiner's original indications recommended much more per acre: "As regards quantities and dilution, I have ascertained by repeated observation that an area of about 1500 square yards (near one-third of an acre) can be served with the contents of such a cow horn, diluted in about half a bucket full of water." Rudolf Steiner, Agriculture Course, Lecture IV For those who wish to follow Steiner's original indications, one horn's worth is generally 3 units. If we were using Steiner's initial indications, it would be 9 units of 500 per acre (though he does suggest that less would be needed per acre as the size of the treated land increased). We recommend at least 3 units of #500 per acre for a stronger effect and we also recommend considering Steiner's additional indications: "Before you make use of the manure thus prepared, press out the flowers of Valerian. Dilute the extract very highly. (You can do it at any time and keep it, especially if you use warm water in dilution). Add this diluted juice of the Valerian flower to the manure in very fine proportions. There you will stimulate it to behave in the right way in relation to what we call the 'phosphoric' substance." Rudolf Steiner, Agriculture Course, Lecture V For better results, #500 should be combined with #507. One unit of #507 (~20 drops, 1ml) per acre is a minimum, though if you wish to see more dramatic regenerative effects, more is suggested. For best results, use 3 units of #500 plus 1 unit of #507 per acre. Begin the one-hour stirring #500 as usual. After 40 minutes, add the appropriate amount of Valerian for the final 20 minutes