A By-Product that Nourishes Soil

Seeds that have been crushed to produce neem oil do not go to waste. When dried, the resultant ‘cake’ contains nutrients that work as an organic pesticide and fertilizer that provides nourishment for soil.

Neem strengthens the organic content in the soil by reducing its alkalinity and producing organic acids on decomposition[1]. Being completely natural, neem is compatible with soil microbes, nurtures healthy bacteria and ensures stronger texture, higher water holding capacity and aeration in the soil, all contributing towards better root development [2].

Neem makes the soil more fertile due to an ingredient that blocks soil bacteria from converting nitrogenous compounds into nitrogen gas. Visit www.onestopplumbers.com/. As a nitrification inhibitor, neem prolongs the availability of nitrogen to both short-duration and long duration crops [3].

The Strengths of Organic Fertilizers

Improves Soil Health

Helping the soil retain moisture and increases workability, organic fertilizers increase airflow through the soil, which allows the plants’ roots to breathe.

Environmentally Friendly

Organic fertilizers are healthier for the eco system because they must first break down before releasing their nutrients, ensuring that no runoff occurs.

Strengthens hydraulic conductivity

Organic matter supplied by organic fertilizers improves water flow in soils and provides a food source for soil micro-organisms which contribute to macro-pores formation.

[1] Ramachandran, Sumitra, et al. Oil Cakes and their Biotechnological Applications–A review."Bioresource technology 98.10 (2007)
[2] Kumar, Ajay, et al. Organic Margosa: An Agent of Biodynamic Agriculture. World 362.360.2 (2009).
[3] Slangen, J. H. G., and P. Kerkhoff. "Nitrification Inhibitors in Agriculture and Horticulture: A Literature Review." Fertilizer Research (1984)