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Various types of fertilizers are used to increase the nutritional content of plants. It includes both organic and chemical fertilizers. But there is no doubt that organic fertilizers are better than chemical fertilizers.

In this post, we will discuss all the queries regarding neem cake fertilizers such as:

1. What is neem cake fertilizer?

2. Why Neem Cake fertilizer is necessary for gardening?

3. How to use neem cake liquid fertilizer for plants?

4. Why do we need neem cake fertilizer?

5. When to give neem cake liquid fertilizer to the plants?

6. What precautions are needed while using neem cake fertilizer?

Neem cake fertilizer act as a blessing for plants. We make this fertilizer by drying the neem seeds known as Kernels and after that grinding them into the form of powder. It has lots of benefits. Let’s discuss them one by one.

Benefits of Neem Cake Fertilizer

1. Complete Organic Fertilizer

- Neem cake fertilizer is completely natural, pure, and the best fertilizer for plants.
- It does not have any chemicals and that is why it is very beneficial for our plants.

2. Dual behaviour (Fertilizer + Pesticide)

Neem cake fertilizer works as a fertilizer as well as a pesticide.

(i) Firstly, it gives all the nutrients which are required by the plants for their growth and works as a fertilizer.

In fact, when we add this to the soil it improves the texture and quality of the soil.

(ii) Secondly, it works as a pesticide and fungicide also.

It protects our plants from bacteria, disease, fungi and different harmful insects.

3. Inexpensive and easily available

- Neem cake fertilizer is very budget-friendly and easily available at nurseries or online also.
- Pure neem fertilizer has a mild smell, you can check whether the fertilizer is pure or not.

4. Easy to prepare and use

Neem cake fertilizer is very easy to make and use. You do not need to decompose it for 2-3 months or mix it in water for 10-12 days.

5. Can be used for every plant

- You can give neem cake fertilizer to all types of plants be it outdoor, indoor, flowering, or non-flowering plants.

6. Non-toxic for bees and useful insects

- It does not do any harm to all the useful insects like bees, butterflies, caterpillars, and earthworms.
- Some insects eat small – small harmful insects and neem cake fertilizer does not do any harm to those useful insects also.

Why Neem Cake Fertilizer?

When we add neem fertilizer to the soil, all the hidden insects and fungus get vanished from the soil. In fact, it prevents roots also from getting damaged by these organisms.

Roots absorb this fertilizer and distribute it in all the parts of the plants which makes plants strong internally. It boosts the immunity of the plant.

How to use Neem Cake Fertilizer?

You can give it to your plants by two methods as mentioned below.

1. First Method to give Neem Cake Fertilizer

(i) Mix the neem cake directly in the soil while you are preparing your soil mixture along with sand and compost.

(ii) Let’s say you are preparing a 5 kg soil mixture then you can add two handfuls of neem cake fertilizer to the soil.

(iii) Keep the quantity very less, when you mix it in the soil a very mild smell will start coming, at that point only you need to stop adding it further.

2. Second Method (neem cake liquid fertilizer)

(i) This is also called neem cake liquid fertilizer.

(ii) Here, you need to mix the neem cake fertilizer with the water and keep it for 24-48 hours to get absorbed in the water properly.

(iii) Let’s say you have 100 plants, then take 2 handfuls of fertilizer in 2-3 liters of water and keep it for 24-48 hours.

(iv) After 2 days you will see dark black-colored water, which means water has absorbed all the nutrients of the fertilizer and this is a very strong liquid.

(v) Before giving it to the plants, we need to dilute it. Mix this solution in approximately 30 liters of water.

(vi) Now, give this water to your plants like normal water but make sure the top layer of soil is dry because if the soil is wet then it would not absorb anything.

When and how to give Neem cake liquid fertilizer?

You can follow both above methods for optimal results. If you are not using any other fertilizer then you can give it to your outdoor plants once a month.

We ought to give it to plants before every rainy season because in the rainy season insects, and fungi are very common problems.

Neem cake fertilizer will act as a prevention for all these problems of insects, bacteria, and fungus. Note:

For indoor plants, you can give them once a year.
Neem cake fertilizer can be given to plants in any season, be it spring, autumn, summer, winter, etc.

Neem cake fertilizer makes plants very powerful from the inside. If by chance your plants get attacked by pests and you have given this fertilizer then it will help the plant to recover again very soon.

Advantages of Neem cake fertilizer

This fertilizer enhances soil fertility.
By using this fertilizer we can prevent up to 80 percent of plant diseases.
This fertilizer is an eco-friendly.
It also acts as an insecticide.

Precaution

- When we use neem cake fertilizer we need to keep it a distance from our eyes and make sure does not touch our eyes with the hands having traces of this fertilizer.

Also read,

How to make Neem Pesticide at Home

Enjoy gardening!

The mustard cake is an excellent eco-friendly organic fertilizer that offers numerous benefits for plant growth and soil nutrition.

Benefits of Mustard cake fertilizer

Mustard cake fertilizer has several benefits, including:

1. Provides nutrients:

Mustard cake is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are essential nutrients for plant growth. It has the potential to enhance the production capacity of plants.

2. Improves soil fertility:

The organic matter in the mustard cake helps improve soil fertility by increasing soil structure and water-holding capacity. It addresses nutrient deficiencies in the soil.

3. Environmentally friendly:

Mustard cake is an organic fertilizer and does not contain any harmful chemicals or synthetic ingredients.
It is a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers.

What is Mustard Cake?

In the process of making mustard oil,

Mustard seeds are crushed in the machine.
After extracting the oil, the leftover material also called a ‘Khali’ or ‘Khal’ or ‘cake’ is obtained. This Khali is a mustard cake.
It is a high-protein supplement and can be used as an organic fertilizer for plants.

Natural source of NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium). It is a natural source of NPK, with a typical ratio of 4-1-1 for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Why is mustard cake fertilizer important in gardening?

1. It is a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

Everybody is aware of the fact that all types of plants (outdoor, indoor, flowering, non-flowering, or vegetables ) need nitrogen in ample amounts.

Note:

A deficiency of nitrogen might spoil the plant.

2. Protein is needed for the growth of the plant and chlorophyll is required for the photosynthesis process. For protein and chlorophyll, nitrogen plays an important role.

3. Enhanced plant growth:

Mustard cake fertilizer has proven to be very beneficial for many plants, especially vegetable plants. Growth of the plants gets enhanced at a notable pace after providing this fertilizer.

How to use Mustard Cake Fertilizer at home?

Mustard cake fertilizer is easily available in the market and can be purchased once and lasts for a longer period of time. There are two methods to use it.

1. Use mustard cake fertilizer in liquid form

Take a small amount of cake (break the big pieces into small pieces) and

dilute it with water

Cover the vessel and keep it undisturbed for 24 hours. Always make it in a little quantity as it is very dense by nature.

It will dissolve in the soil itself. So, do not keep it for more than 24 hours.

Note:

If it is too cold, then you can keep it for one to two days, but it should not be left for more than two days in water to decompose.

After 24 hours, the cake will have dissolved completely.

There will be some smell of mustard cake in this liquid fertilizer.
Dilute the mixture with 10 times more water, which means mixing 1 part of mustard cake liquid fertilizer with 10 parts of water.

After mixing very well with a mug or jug, you can give this fertilizer to the plants.
It will show results after 4-5 days on the plants and would last for a longer duration.

2. Use mustard cake in powder form

Grind the mustard cake into a powder using a grinder.
In the pot, remove the top layer of soil, sprinkle the mustard cake powder, and water the soil.

Additionally, the powder can be incorporated into the soil mixture to enhance its fertility.

Important points to keep in mind while using mustard cake fertilizer in plants:

1. Do not spray mustard cake liquid fertilizer on the leaves, recommended only for the soil.

2. This fertilizer locks the moisture in the soil. Feed the plant with this when the soil is dry.

3. After giving this, give water when the soil is completely dry.

4. Mustard cake fertilizer can be given to the plants at intervals of 20-25 days.

5. The mustard cake should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This will help to preserve the nutrients and prevent the cake from becoming rancid.

Use of Mustard Cake Fertilizer during Summer season:

The mustard cake should be applied during the growing season when the plants are actively growing and can benefit from the nutrients.

It’s also a good idea to avoid using it during hot, dry weather as it can burn the plants.
During summer months, large quantities of mustard cake should be avoided and when used, it should be diluted with additional water in its solution.

By keeping the above points in mind, you can use mustard cake fertilizer effectively to improve soil health and promote healthy plant growth.

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