Castor cake is organic manure obtained after the expression of castor bean .Castor cake is truly organic manure which enhances the fertility of the soil without causing any damage or decay .It is enriched with the three big elements vital and conductive to proper growth of crops Nitrogen,phosphorous,and Potassium.It also has traces of nutrients like Manganese,Zinc and Copper,thus making it a balanced fertilizer.The physical appearences of the castor cake will be as flakes or powder .It is compatible with most other fertilizers.
Mode of Actions
• It provides all the major & minor nutrients necessary for better plant growth.
• It also helps in increasing th nutrient uptake by plants.
• It improves the soil fertility and productivity.
• It is known to protect the plants from nematodes and termites.
• It improves the yield & quality of the farm produce.
• It improves the physical ,chemical and biological properties of soil.
Method of Application
Castor cake is mixed with soil on and around the roots of plants ,vegetables,bushes and trees,will have a remarkable result in the improvement of the plant immunity
Nutrient content of castor cake
Castor cake is an excellent fertilizer because of high content of N(4%) phosphoric Acid (2.55%) and potash (1%) and moisture retention.
Nitrogen 4.0% min
Phosphorous 1.0%min
Potassium 1.0%min
Moisture 10% max
Oil content 7.0% max
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