Preparation and Use of Some Organic Manures Preparation and use of some organic manures are discussed in the sections below. These are excellent sources of NPK nutrients and keep the plants healthy and smiling. 1. Bio slurry Add fresh cow dung, neem cake and groundnut cake, approximately in equal quantities by weight, into a container. […]
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The Perfect Compost Compost is plant and animal-based organic matter decayed organically by bio-degradation. The decaying process involves biological transformation, and also physical breaking up of matter into microscopic components. In other words, the compost is a bio-remediated (repaired and renourished biologically) organic matter derived by decaying organic waste. It contains constituent nutrients that have
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Preparation and Use of Some Organic Insecticides While chemical insecticides are harmful, organic insecticides are safer and healthier. Preparation and use of some easy-to-make and effective organic insecticides are discussed in the sections below. 1. Tobacco-Soap Emulsion Soak 100 gm tobacco in 1 litre water for 24 hours. Strain and collect the liquid decoction. Dissolve
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Inorganic Fertilisers – NPK Demystified Plants require a number of non-mineral and mineral nutrients for their healthy growth. The non-mineral nutrients – Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon – are acquired from air and water through “photosynthesis”. The mineral nutrients are absorbed by the plants from the soil through its roots. The mineral nutrients comprise macronutrients and
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