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Q.Can Dahlias Be Fertilized With Very Well-aged Horse Manure? Roses?

Zone Miller Beach (Gar,y but closer to Portage, Indiana) Zone 5B | Anonymous added on June 12, 2026 | Answered

I have asked several gardening websites this question with no success. Can you please answer? Thanks so much, Cher

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on June 15, 2026

Yes, you can, as long as it is well aged or composted first. The NPK is about .7-.3-.7. It is good for most all flowering and fruiting plants. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/horse-manure-compost.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/backyard-stories/composted-horse-manure

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