What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cultivates grass in manure initially? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Cultivates". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). REED (synonym=""grass"") in BS (synonym="bullshit, so "manure", initially") = BREEDS; definition: "Cultivates" The answer is BREEDS.

Cultivates grass in manure initially? (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29275 | 1 Across | 2024-01-10 flower

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