Hello Alice –
Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Karanja (Pongamia pinnata) are rich in natural NPK and micronutrients. Both will build good soil structure and can be used during the whole lifecycle of your plants to grow stronger, more resilient crops. Use as a top-dressing around plants or work into the soil prior to planting. If using in potted plants, mix thoroughly into soil or soilless media at a rate of 1 cup per 5-gallons (1/2 to 1 lb per cubic yard).
What is the nutritional analysis for Neem and Karanja?
โข Karanja Meal is 4.5-0.5-1.25 on the NPK scale
โขย Neem Cake is not registered as a fertilizer at this time, but a typical analysis is:
– Nitrogen (N) 2.0% to 5.0%
– Phosphorus (P) 0.5% to 1.0%
– Potassium (K)1.0% to 2.0%
Benefits:
โข Improved strength, flavor, quality and product-life of crop
โขย Known to adversely affect soil-borne pests and disease fungi
โขย Will encourage beneficial organisms โ earthworms love it!
โข Includes phyto-chemicals which inhibit the growth of pathogenic soil microbes
โขย Completely biodegradable and leaves no residues
Note: Recent research has shown that these products, when used in conjunction with each other, are more effective than when used by themselves.