Parameter |
Specification |
Form |
Semi-solid to Powdered (when dried and processed) |
Color |
Dark Brown to Black (when well-decomposed) |
Odor |
Earthy, Mild (no foul or putrid smell) |
Moisture Content |
20% to 30% (in dry manure) |
Texture |
Crumbly, Fine-Grained (after composting) |
pH Value |
6.5 to 8.0 |
Organic Carbon |
15% to 25% |
Nitrogen (N) |
0.4% to 1.5% |
Phosphorus (P₂O₅) |
0.2% to 0.9% |
Potassium (K₂O) |
0.3% to 1.0% |
C:N Ratio |
20:1 to 30:1 |
Bulk Density |
0.4 to 0.8 g/cm³ |
Foreign Matter |
Should be free from plastics, glass, metals, etc. |