Content :

Castor De Oiled Cake - Organic Fertilizer
De-oiled castor cake is also called castor meal, castor cake, castor residue or castor extract.
Castor De Oiled Cake is an excellent fertilizer because of high content of Nitrogen, Phosphoric Acid and Potash and moisture retention and it is also the prominent organic fertilizer can be used to as alternatives to chemical fertilizer. It is simple manure, which acts progressively that encourages soil microbial activity. 100 kg of castor De Oiled cake brings to the floor as much nitrogen (N) as 1000 kg of cow dung. The castor De Oiled cake has insecticidal properties and naturally pest repellent. It is can be used in organic farming.
This natural fertilizer being an environment friendly product is used all over the world. France uses this fertilizer for grape plantations done to produce wine. Other countries importing de-oiled cake are Germany, Switzerland and Taiwan.
It is also used as fuel in boilers as it has high calorific value than other fuels like lignite and coal and is also economical.
Advantages:
1. It provides all the major & minor nutrients necessary for better plant growth.
2. It improves the soil fertility and productivity.
3. It is known to protect the plants from nematodes and termites.
4. It improves the yield & quality of the farm produce.
5. It improves the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil.
6. It has insecticidal properties and naturally pest repellent.
Mode of use
Castor De Oiled Cake fits for any type of soil, with its high content of organic matter. Sunray International recommends this manure for all kind of crops. Castor De Oiled Cake is also the fertilizer for turf and lawns.
When it is used as a basic manure, Castor De Oiled 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.