Expert: Dana Krempels, Ph.D. - 12/16/2008

Question
hi!
i just wanted to ask when making organic fertilizer with manure what microorganism is needed to do it and what chemicals are needed please reply

Answer
Dear Mohammed,

To supply microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) to organic compost/fertilizer, simply rake up fallen leaves and add them to your compost heap.  In doingt this, you will be collecting a natural combination of soil bacteria and fungi present in the leaves and in the small amount of soil that comes with them into your compost heap. They will proliferate in their miniature ecosystem, and you'll get a well-balanced population of beneficial microorganisms gleaned from the natural area itself.

Just add the leaves, mix well with your compost, and let Nature take its course.  You'll have lovely soil in a few weeks, depending on the weather and your local climate.  

Hope that helps!

Dana