Castor De Oiled Cake (Castor Meal)

Additional Details

Castor meal - the residue obtained from castor oil cake by the solvent extraction process - is one of the most versatile natural fertilizers. It really is an organic fertilizer that improves soil fertility without causing damage or decay. It is enriched with three vital elements and conducive to good crop growth - nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. It also has trace nutrients such as manganese, zinc and copper, making it a balanced fertilizer. In addition, it helps to neutralize the harmful effects of chemical fertilizers. Besides their contribution of nutrients, they have a number of advantages in agriculture, which no fertilizers or synthetic pesticides can offer. They bring in the wonderful molecules that nature has designed to help plants flourish naturally. They provide slow and steady nourishment, stimulation, protection against nematodes and soil insects, improve yields and product quality such as taste, flavor, amino acid composition, etc.

From oiled Castor Cake is an excellent fertilizer because of high nitrogen content , phosphoric acid and potash and moisture retention and is also the leading organic fertilizer can be used as alternatives to chemical fertilizers. It is the simple manure , progressive action that encourages microbial activity of the soil. From 100 kg of castor oiled cake brings to the soil as much nitrogen (N) 1000 kg of cow dung. From castor oiled cake with insecticidal and repellent properties naturally pest. It can be used in organic farming.

Advantages:

It provides all the major and minor nutrients needed for better plant growth.

It also helps increase the absorption of nutrients by plants.

It improves the fertility and productivity of soils.

It is known to protect plants against nematodes and termites.

It improves the efficiency and quality of farm products.

It improves the biological properties of soil physical , chemical and .

He insecticides and repellents naturally pest properties.

Technical Specifications

Nutrient content of Castor De Oiled Cake:

Organic matter ~ 80 %, Nitrogen ~ 4.00 to 8.00 %, Phosphorous ~ 1.50 %, Potassium ~ 1.50 %.
It also contains some micro nutrients viz., Calcium, Magnesium, Sulphur, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Copper etc.

A typical composition of castor residue/meal is as follows:

Castor De Oiled Cake 
Nitrogen             -     4% min.
Phosphorous  -     1% min.
Potassium          -     1% min.
Moisture             -     12 % max.
Oil Content        -     0.5% max.
Sand Silica         -     2% max

Applications

Mode of Use

Castor De -oiled cake is suitable for any type of soil , with its high organic content . Sunray International recommends that manure for all kinds of crops. De -oiled Cake Castor is also fertilizer for turf and lawns.

When used as a base fertilizer , Castor De -oiled cake is taken by the land application of 10 to 15 days before planting . When used as a fertilizer for maintenance, it is spread on the surface , a bit hidden if possible, and lightly watered if necessary.