Neem De Oiled cake (Neem Cake)

Neem De Oiled cake (Neem Cake) - Organic Fertilizer

Neem De Oiled Cake commonly called as Neem DOC, Neem Meal & Neem Cake.

Neem De Oil cake is obtained from Neem Oil Cake by the solvent extraction process - is one of the most versatile natural manures.

Neem de oil cakes have adequate quantity of NPK in organic form for plant growth. Being totally botanical product it contains 100% natural NPK content and other essential micro nutrients as N(Nitrogen 1.5% to 5.0%), P(Phosphorus 0.25% to 1.0%), K(Potassium 1.0% to 2.5%), Ca(Calcium 0.5% to 3.0%), Mg(Magnesium 0.3% to 1.0%), S(Sulphur 0.2% to 3.0%), Zn(Zinc 15 ppm to 60 ppm), Cu(Copper 4 ppm to 20 ppm), Fe (Iron 500 ppm to 1200 ppm), Mn (Manganese 20 ppm to 60 ppm)It is rich in both sulphur compounds and bitter limonoids.

According to research calculations, Neem de oil cake seems to make soil more fertile due to an ingredient that blocks soil bacteria from converting nitrogenous compounds into nitrogen gas. It is a nitrification inhibitor and prolongs the availability of nitrogen to both short duration and long duration crops.

Use as a Fertilizer
Neem de oil cake organic manure protects plant roots from nematodes, soil grubs and white ants probably due to its content of the residual limonoids. It also acts as a natural fertilizer with pesticidal properties. Neem de oil cake is widely used in India to fertilize paddy, cotton and sugarcane. Usage of neem de oil cake have shown an increase in the dry matter in Tectona grandis (Teak), Acacia nilotica (Gum Arabic), and other forest trees.

Neem de oil cake also reduces alkalinity in soil, as it produces organic acids on decomposition. Being totally natural, it is compatible with soil microbes, improves and rhizosphere microflora and hence ensures fertility of the soil. Neem de oil cake improves the organic matter content of the soil, helping improvement in soil texture, water holding capacity, soil aeration for better root development.

Pest Control
Neem de oil cake is effective in the management of insects and pests. The bitter principles of the soil and cake have been reported to have seven types of activities such as antifeedant, attractant, repellent, insecticide, nematicide, growth disruptor and antimicrobial.

Neem de oil cake contains salannin, nimbin, azadirachtin and azadiradione as the major components. Of these, azadirachtin and meliantriol are used as locust antifeedants while salannin is used as an antifeedant for the housefly.

Mode of use
Neem De Oil Cake fits for any type of soil, with its high content of organic matter. Sunray International recommends this manure for all kind of crops. Neem De Oil Cake is also the fertilizer for turf and lawns.

When it is used as basic manure, Neem De Oil Cake is taken by spreading on the soil 10 to 15 days before planting. When used as a fertilizer for maintenance, it is spread to the surface, slightly hidden if possible, and lightly watered if necessary.