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How to Make Cow Manure Tea

Posted on Jul 30 2010 - 3:19am by Mike Lieberman

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I am making cow manure tea to use as a soil amendment in my container garden.

I’m brewing cow manure tea from Authentic Haven Brand.

The brewing process will take 1-3 days to complete. You’ll need the following:

One five-gallon container filled with water
Bag of cow manure tea bag
Towel or cloth to keep the bugs out

You just need to drop the tea bag into the bucket of water and let it steep for 1-3 days until it looks golden brown. Put a cloth over the top of it if you are keeping it outside to keep the bugs out.

For more complete instructions on how to make manure tea check out ManureTea.com.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEqI2VL8w3o

16 Comments so far. Feel free to join this conversation.

Cynthia July 30, 2010 at 1:48 pm -

This was very interesting and seemed so much eaiser than the vidoes I have been seeing from people using pumps to aerate the water and letting it brew for 24-48 hours and then skiming it etc. Does it smell bad?
Mike Lieberman July 30, 2010 at 3:37 pm -

Pretty easy and no stank.
The Kitchenette July 30, 2010 at 4:11 pm -

My favorite part of this article was “if you are keeping it outside.” As if you might be keeping it inside, next to your pitcher of lemonade or something.

I'm super impressed by this! You get points for being extra resourceful and EXTRA dedicated!
Mike Lieberman July 30, 2010 at 5:46 pm -

Hahah. Why not keep it inside?
Meemsnyc July 30, 2010 at 8:12 pm -

Oooh, this is something we have to try!
monica July 31, 2010 at 6:08 am -

i gotta admit, i had the same thought the kitchenette did, “why in god's name would i be keeping that inside??”

ok, so here's my next question: do you think horse poop would be as effective?? i run on the horse trails in griffith park all the time, and i'm constantly dodging an abundance of horse patties. now THAT would be super resourceful wouldn't it? of course i can just imagine the looks on the faces of fellow runners and equestrians when they see me collecting horse pucky….
Mike Lieberman July 31, 2010 at 10:49 pm -

Yes, you can use horse poop, but would have to make sure that it's composted and broken down. If you throw it on fresh, it will likely burn the plants. Wanna leave it out in the sun for a while to decompose.
The Kitchenette August 2, 2010 at 6:00 pm -

Well, I was thinking that it would not be the most fragrant thing inside your house, but I stand corrected – You replied below to Cynthia saying that it didn't stink! Color me surprised.
Mike Lieberman August 2, 2010 at 8:50 pm -

I was surprised too.
Manure Tea Gardening July 8, 2011 at 2:54 pm -

Thank you Mike for growing Green with my Moo Poo Teas you and your garden will be better for it Naturally
Sarah November 17, 2011 at 10:52 am -

For the self watering buckets would you just fill up the whole reservoir with this tea instead of the plain water? How often would you use this tea?
Mike Lieberman November 17, 2011 at 12:47 pm -

yes fill up the reservoir. Can do it like once or twice month.
Linebb956 June 15, 2012 at 11:57 pm -

we have our own cow.. can I use the dried patties to do this? wrap in cheesecloth?
Mike Lieberman June 17, 2012 at 12:53 am -

Not sure. Contact AHavenBrand and ask them.
Dhelyn C Lantes July 19, 2013 at 1:10 am -

sir can we use manure tea in leafy vegetable? like pak choi?