well-decomposed

Updated: July 6, 2026

Now, however, our young vines want more substantial food. They should therefore be potted into soil, mixed from rotten sod, leaf-mould, and well-decomposed old barnyard manure. This should be mixed together six months before using; add, before using, one-quarter sand, then mix thoroughly, and sift all through a coarse sieve.

George Husmann - The Cultivation of The Native Grape, and Manufacture of American Wines