Description
Neem Powder is made of dehydrated neem seeds. It is widely used in agriculture, horticulture, and floriculture as an organic fertilizer, fungicide, and nematicide. Neem powder has a good nutrient composition, containing macronutrients like N, P, Ca, and S and traces of micronutrients like Zn, Cu, Fe, and Mn. It also contains nortriterpenoid and isoprenoid compounds, which are nematicidal in nature.
Benefits of neem powder:
- It is an eco-friendly product that enriches soil with the goodness of organic nutrients
- Acts as a natural fertilizer with pesticidal properties
- Protects plants from soil-borne pathogens
- It helps get rid of nematodes, grubs, termites, and mites in the soil
- Acts as antifeedant and pest repellant
- Increases organic matter in the soil
- Does not harm beneficial microbes.
How to use:
Soil application: Pot 25-50gm / Soil mix 300-500 gm
Directions to use:
- Loosen the topsoil to a depth of 1 inch around the plant and apply 25-50 gm of neem powder evenly. Now, mix the soil and neem powder slightly.
- Water the media immediately.