Neem Cake – Organic Nitrogen-Rich Fertilizer & Natural Pest Repellent

Neem Cake for Soil Enrichment & Pest Control

Description

The Neem Cake is used as good organic manure in agriculture and also acts as pest repellent . The high Azadirachtin content in Nature Neem cake helps in  protecting the  crops against parasitic nematodes and as best soil conditioner.

The neem seed cake was found to be effective against pests like Root- knot nematode found in vegetable crops like Okra, Chilli, French bean, Tomato, Black gram, Green gram, Egg plant, etc & protects from Parasitic Fungi.

The dual activity of Neem cake as fertilizer and pest repellent, has made it a favored input. It is widely used to fertilize cash crops. When it is ploughed into the soil it also protects plant roots from nematodes , white ants and other soil insects.

Benefits

• Neem Cake is a completely organic fertilizer that enhances soil fertility and boosts crop yield.
• It possesses antifungal qualities and is ideal for greenhouse use.
• This fertilizer promotes root growth and overall plant development while protecting against nematodes and white ants.
• It improves the quality and appearance of fruits and vegetables, extends leaf longevity, encourages blossoming, and strengthens roots.
• When combined with nitrogenous fertilizers, it slows nitrogen loss by delaying the conversion to nitrogen gas, ensuring prolonged nutrient availability.
• Additionally, it helps prevent and address plant nutrient deficiencies and disorders.

Application

• For pots and planters, incorporate 1–2 tablespoons of neem cake into the topsoil every 15–20 days, followed by thorough watering.

• For garden beds, blend 100–150 grams per square meter into the soil prior to planting.

• For trees, apply 500 grams to 1 kilogram around the root zone every 1–2 months.

• For optimal long-term benefits, use neem cake alongside compost or vermicompost.

• It is safe for use across various crops including fruit-bearing plants, melons, cotton, tobacco, vineyards, and flowers. When mixed into soil around roots, neem cake significantly enhances plant immunity in vegetables, shrubs, and trees.

Precautions:

• May have a strong neem scent (natural, not harmful)

• Not edible – store away from pets & children

• Avoid direct application to seedling roots—mix into soil