Neem Cake is the residue of Neem Oil that is obtained from the first quality of neem seed’s kernel. It is an organic by product of Neem Seed Oil production. It is used as a natural fertiliser. Its quality is determined by the amount of oil left in it, and also the process by which the extraction was done. Harvir Enterprise manufactures Neem Cake which is best among other fertilizer because of its high Azadirachtin content. Neem cake is rich in sulphur Compounds (6%), bitter Terpenoids (2%) such as Epinimbin – a natural nitrification inhibitor functioning like Nitropyran, Azadirachtin is effective at concentrations as low as 00.04 % PPM), Meliantriol, Salannin, Nimbin, Azadiradione and other minor bitter compounds are also present. It acts as a fertilizer & a pest repellent. Protects the roots of crops from Nematodes, termites, fungi, bacteria & other soil borne insects. The following nematodes are controlled by neem cake : Arenaria, Haplolaimus Indicus, Helicotylenchus Erythrina, Pratylenchus sp., Meliodogne Meloidogyne Incognita, M.Javanica (root knot nematode found in vegetable crops like okra, chilli, French bean, tomato, black gram, green gram, egg plant , etc)Parasitic Fungi, R.Brassica, Reniform Nematode, Root-knot Nematodes, Rotylenchus Reniformis (found on okra, French bean and garden bean), Rodopholus similis (banana) Trylenchor hynchus - various species, etc.. Other Pests: Grain Moth, Lesser Grain Moth, Red Flour Beetle. Advantages of Neem Cake: 1. Neem Cake is active in increasing the growth, leafage, results in rich blossoming, strengthening the roots and improving the general appearance of fruits & vegetables. 2. While applied in conjuction with any Nitrogenous fertilisers, slows the conversion of Nitrogenous compounds into Nitrogen gas , thus making Nitrogen available to the plants for a longer duration. 3. It prevents and treats ailment disorders of plants due to lack or imbalance of Nutritious and trace elements. 4. It accelerates root development and overall plant growth and protects the plant from Nematodes and white ants. 5. It is a totally organic plant food which increases productivity and soil fertility. 6. It has antifungal properties and highly suitable for application in Greenhouses. Eco-Friendly Advantages i. Totally natural and no contamination of ground water by use of the natural product ii. Calcium & Magnesium in cake helps in reducing alkalinity in soil. iii. Helps in using lesser use of in-organic fertilizers in tea gardens, Helps in slow release of fertilizers and thereby greatly reduces the fertilizer consumption by 30 %. iv. Neem Cake (ground application) is found to be effective and beneficial for all crops. Recommended Usage For 1 acre. Required 180 lbs. Neem Cake. For 1 hc. Required 200 kg. Neem Cake. For household use apply 250 gm. Per plant. METHOD OF APPLICATION: Neem cake mixed with soil on and around the roots of the plants, Vegetables, bushes and trees, will have a remarkable result in the improvement of the plant immunity. Neem Cake can be applied safely in all cultures, fruit-bearing, garden products, Melon, cotton, Vineyard and Flowers. Typical Analysis • Azadirachtin – 100 ppm to 1000 ppm • Salannin – 100 to 1500 ppm • Nimbin – 100 to 1000 ppm • Nitrogen – 1.5 to 5.0 % • Phosphorous – 0.1 to 0.6% • Potassium – 0.5 to 1.5% • S – More than 1.0 % • Ca – More than 0.50 % • Mg – 22mg per Kg% • Zn - 50 mg per kg • Oil - 6.00 to 7.00 % • Moisture - 10.00 % Max. • Sand Silica - 10.00 % Max • pH - 5.5 • Total Aflatoxin - • Form - Flakes
