Castor powder is derived from the seeds of the castor plant. After extracting castor oil through processes like expeller pressing, the remaining solid residue is transformed into a fine powder. This serves as a valuable resource in sustainable agriculture.
Benefits:
- Castor Cake is an excellent fertilizer due to its high content of Nitrogen (4-4.5%), Phosphoric Acid (2.55%), and Potash (1%), along with moisture retention.
- It provides all the major and minor nutrients necessary for better plant growth.
- The cake aids in increasing nutrient uptake by plants.
- It contributes to improving soil fertility and productivity.
- Known to protect plants from nematodes and termites.
- It enhances the yield and quality of farm produce.