How to Use Black Kow® in a Vegetable Garden
Reviewed by the Black Kow Garden Team · Updated September 2026For a new garden, spread a 1½-inch layer of Black Kow® Organic Cow Manure Blend and mix it into the top 6 inches of soil before planting. For an existing garden, add a ½- to 1-inch layer once or twice a year. For raised beds, fill with Black Kow® Organic Raised Bed Mix.
Step by step
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1
Clear the bed
Pull weeds and remove rocks and old roots.
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Spread Black Kow
Cover the bed with a layer about 1½ inches thick.
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Mix it in
Work it into the top 6 inches of native soil with a garden fork or tiller.
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Plant and water
Set transplants or sow seed, then water thoroughly.
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Refresh each season
Add a ½- to 1-inch layer once or twice a year and mix it into the top of the soil.
Growing in raised beds
- Fill the raised bed with Black Kow Organic Raised Bed Mix.
- Plant new plants or seeds.
- Water thoroughly immediately after planting, and let drain.
- Apply mulch (optional).
- A 4' x 8' bed takes 11 bags (1.5 cu ft) at 6 in. deep, 22 at 12 in., or 36 at 20 in.
- Or fill with 50% Black Kow Organic Cow Manure Blend and 50% garden soil.
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Vegetable Gardens FAQ
For a new garden, a 1½-inch layer: 3 bags (1 cu ft) for a 4' x 6' bed, 6 for 4' x 12', 9 for 6' x 12'.
Add a ½- to 1-inch layer once or twice a year and mix it into the top of the soil.
Black Kow Organic Raised Bed Mix, which has tailored drainage for growing in raised beds. Or mix 50% Black Kow Organic Cow Manure Blend with 50% garden soil.