In today’s episode, we will discuss on Neem Coated Urea fertilizer, Is it eco-friendly?
It’s benefits as as fertilizer as well as soil pesticide and will also learn how to
use it?
Coming up!
Soil fertility, plant growth and yield is determined by three major elements namely
Nitrogen, Phosphorus & Potassium (N, P, K).
Out of these, nitrogen plays a very important role.
For this reason, Urea consumption is very high all over the world.
It contain 46% of N, with NPK value 46-0-0.
Why is the Use of Urea as a Chemical Fertilizers Hazardous?
When urea 46-0-0 is applied to soil, unfortunately, more than half (up to 60%) of the nitrogen
leaches out or vaporizes in the form of nitrogen gas, ammonia & nitrous oxide due to the presence
of denitrifying bacteria in the soil, resulting in contamination of groundwater and contributing
to environmental hazards and pollution.
Hence we recommend organic farming and avoid the use of these chemical fertilizers and
pesticides.
What is Neem Coated Urea?
There is a lot of difference in Neem coated urea and the Plain Urea.
In Neem coated urea, they put a layer of neem oil over the plain urea.
Scientists have found that neem oil effectively reduces the solubility of urea and ensures
that it is not wasted through leaching and contamination and does not cause pollution.
In other words, coating urea with neem seed oil ensures that all the urea applied is utilised
by the plants.
For beginners, Neem oil is obtained by crushing the seeds of neem tree – botanically Azadirachta
indica.
Neem oil is the safest and best broad spectrum natural pesticide available for organic farming.
What are the Benefits of using Neem Coated Urea?
It has lot of advantages like: 1.
It prevents the loss of urea in the soil, as we already discussed.
2.
Reduction in pest and disease attacks: It controls a large number of pests such as caterpillars,
beetles, leafhoppers, borer, mites and so on.
3.
Increases crop yields due to better nitrogen utilization.
4.
Reduction in environmental pollution of ground water due to leaching of nitrates and gaseous
emissions.
5.
Coating urea with neem puts the urea fertiliser in slow release mode, nourishing the saplings
for a longer period, and thus avoiding the repeated use of fertiliser.
6.
It Increases shelf life of urea fertilizer.
7.
Then lastly, an Opportunity for entrepreneurs to commercialize local Neem Resources and
start production and sales of neem coated fertilizers.
Now the most important questions for organic gardeners: Can I use this Neem Coated Urea
for Organic Farming or Home or Backyard food gardening?
And How to use it safely?
Are there any ill effects of using this?
I have provided all links to research articles on these topics and the link to purchase neem
coated urea online in the description below.
Now, How to use this fertilizer?
You can use this in two modes: 1.
Soil Application: Add about 1/4th Teaspoon per plant or per container once in a month.
Do not over fertilizer as this can burn your plant.
2.
As Foliar Feed Spray: Add about max 5 grams or 1 teaspoon per litre of water and spray
on the plant leaves, more on the underside of the leaves because the stomata or the leaf
pores are more in number at the underside of the leaves.
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