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We have an ever expanding and changing inventory of alpaca-related products and gift items. We have finished projects made in the U.S.A. and from South America. The fiber from our 2022-23 shearing is out for processing and we hope to have it back in December. Call us to inquire what yarn we currently have in stock.
If there is a particular alpaca product that you are looking for and you do not see it in our online or farm store, please contact us and we'll do our best to find it for you through one of our excellent vendors. We can be reached at harvardalpacas@gmail.com or at (978) 391-1247.
The Magic Beans of Alpacas
What is the “magic” in the magic beans of alpaca manure?
Alpaca manure is considered an extremely beneficial fertilizer and is used by professional horticulturalists and home gardeners for a variety of reasons. Alpaca Manure has the highest N-P-K of any natural fertilizer. It is lower in organic matter content than the manure from most other barnyard livestock (cows, horses, goats and sheep) creating a higher concentration of nutrients as well as improves soil texture and water-holding capacity. This lower organic content allows alpaca manure to be spread directly onto plants without burning them. It is easy to handle and gives great results. Alpaca fertilizer improves the soil quality and its ability to retain water in vegetable gardens and flower beds. It is also great for house plants, providing important nutrients to grow strong roots, leaves, and flowers. Our beans are collected twice daily from our pastures and come from healthy, happy alpacas. Happy alpacas make quality beans!
Since alpaca manure is mostly found in pellet (or “bean”) form and doesn’t have the same components as other forms of livestock, like cows and horses, it does not need to be aged or composted before use. Best of all, due to their marvelous digestive system, having three stomachs, it takes 50 hours to fully utilize their food intake resulting in pellets which do not contain any weed seeds so there’s no worry about plucking sprouts from the garden following application, as with some types of manure. Prior to bagging our manure, Harvard Alpaca Ranch takes the step of drying the beans and removing contaminants such as stones and other undesirable debris. This makes for an easy-to-use product with very little odor.
How Do I Use Alpaca Manure as Fertilizer?
When using alpaca fertilizer, you can put it on top of the garden soil turn it in or just water it in or wait and let the rain help soak it in. During the winter months, you can also spread the manure over snow-filled garden beds and allow it to soak into the soil as the snow melts. Either way, alpaca manure breaks down rather quickly, releasing its nutrients and beginning the benefits almost immediately.
Alpaca Fertilizer Tea
Alpaca manure tea is another option for fertilizing garden and/or house plants. This is especially helpful for giving seedlings a jump start. Simply follow these simple instructions:
Whether you add alpaca manure directly to the garden, make manure tea, or use alpaca manure compost, your plants will thrive. In addition, the nearly odorless alpaca fertilizer may even help deter deer pests, as they find its aroma offensive.
Alpaca Manure – “Magic Beans” – 2024 Pricing
$20.00/bag; each bag contains 12-15 gallons of dried manure (approx 15 lbs); limited availability (please call)
Bulk purchase of manure is also available (contact us for pricing and pick-up/delivery information).
Magic Beans can be shipped in the continental U.S. (shipping prices vary and are charged based on actual cost).
We also have a limited supply of bagged composted manure. This material is very similar to topsoil in appearance, but is 100% composted alpaca manure ($20.00/bag).
What is the “magic” in the magic beans of alpaca manure?
Alpaca manure is considered an extremely beneficial fertilizer and is used by professional horticulturalists and home gardeners for a variety of reasons. Alpaca Manure has the highest N-P-K of any natural fertilizer. It is lower in organic matter content than the manure from most other barnyard livestock (cows, horses, goats and sheep) creating a higher concentration of nutrients as well as improves soil texture and water-holding capacity. This lower organic content allows alpaca manure to be spread directly onto plants without burning them. It is easy to handle and gives great results. Alpaca fertilizer improves the soil quality and its ability to retain water in vegetable gardens and flower beds. It is also great for house plants, providing important nutrients to grow strong roots, leaves, and flowers. Our beans are collected twice daily from our pastures and come from healthy, happy alpacas. Happy alpacas make quality beans!
Since alpaca manure is mostly found in pellet (or “bean”) form and doesn’t have the same components as other forms of livestock, like cows and horses, it does not need to be aged or composted before use. Best of all, due to their marvelous digestive system, having three stomachs, it takes 50 hours to fully utilize their food intake resulting in pellets which do not contain any weed seeds so there’s no worry about plucking sprouts from the garden following application, as with some types of manure. Prior to bagging our manure, Harvard Alpaca Ranch takes the step of drying the beans and removing contaminants such as stones and other undesirable debris. This makes for an easy-to-use product with very little odor.
How Do I Use Alpaca Manure as Fertilizer?
When using alpaca fertilizer, you can put it on top of the garden soil turn it in or just water it in or wait and let the rain help soak it in. During the winter months, you can also spread the manure over snow-filled garden beds and allow it to soak into the soil as the snow melts. Either way, alpaca manure breaks down rather quickly, releasing its nutrients and beginning the benefits almost immediately.
Alpaca Fertilizer Tea
Alpaca manure tea is another option for fertilizing garden and/or house plants. This is especially helpful for giving seedlings a jump start. Simply follow these simple instructions:
- Add one cup of alpaca beans into a one gallon container with lid.
- Fill with warm water and close the lid tightly.
- Let the tea brew for 24 hours or 12 hours in the sun, or until it is a rich tea color.
- Strain the tea into your watering can and feed your plants.
- Sprinkle the used beans around outside plants, or add to your compost pile.
Whether you add alpaca manure directly to the garden, make manure tea, or use alpaca manure compost, your plants will thrive. In addition, the nearly odorless alpaca fertilizer may even help deter deer pests, as they find its aroma offensive.
Alpaca Manure – “Magic Beans” – 2024 Pricing
$20.00/bag; each bag contains 12-15 gallons of dried manure (approx 15 lbs); limited availability (please call)
Bulk purchase of manure is also available (contact us for pricing and pick-up/delivery information).
Magic Beans can be shipped in the continental U.S. (shipping prices vary and are charged based on actual cost).
We also have a limited supply of bagged composted manure. This material is very similar to topsoil in appearance, but is 100% composted alpaca manure ($20.00/bag).