Tuesday, March 9, 2010

NEEM OIL- ORGANIC

Neem Oil (Cold processed) - Organic

a. Packages Available- 50 Liters, 200 Liters (Plastic or Metal drum)
b. Raw material is seasonal (June - September) [price effective]

Product Description:
Neem oil is good for skin care, animal care or used as an agricultural spray. It is rich in liminoids and compounds that have earned Neem oil it's therapeutic and plant care properties .It has a strong characteristic aroma - unpleasant /pleasant odour with healing and protective powers.

General Details:
Appearance: Non drying , bitter liquid.
Colour : Greenish brown
Odour : Repulsive aroma
Refractive index at 40`C: 1.4617 to 1.4627
Refractive index at 30`C: 0.9087 to 0.9189
Iodine value: 68 to 75.8
Saponification value: 193 to 204
Unsaponification matter: 0.8 to 2.4
 
Composition
In compositon , Neem oil is much like other vegetable oils , composed primarily of Triglycerides of oleic , stearic, linoleic and palmitic acids. The Neem seed kernel are reported to have 45% of /oil content. The neem seed kernel is rich in fatty acids , often upto 50% of the kernel's weight.
Neem Oil is bitter with Sulphur Smell and other fatty acids .The composition percentages vary from sample to sample depending on the place and flowering , quality of the seeds.
 
 
Fatty Acids Percentage
Myristic acid 0.2~0.6
Palmitic acid 1.6~16.2
Stearic acid 14.4~24.1
Oleic acid 49.1~61.9
Linoleic acid 2.3~15.8
Arachidonic acid 0.8~3.4
Other lower fatty acids 23

Application Procedure:
Mix 1 oz. neem oil with 1 to 1.3 gallons water, using using 3 soap or other emulsifier to mix thoroughly. If the water is cold, use a little warm water (using hot water can destroy the properties of the oils) to thoroughly emulsify the oil and then add the remaining water and agitate well. Repeat sprays every 7-10 days for 4 - 5 weeks if needed. Do not apply directly to water bodies. Direct use of Neem Oil is harmful to aquatic and marine bodies. Make sure the oil is completely emulsified before spraying.

NEEM CAKE - ORGANIC FERTILIZER

Neem Cake - Organic Fertilizer

a. Packages Available - 50 kg (Jute or Clothe bag)
b. Raw material is seasonal (June - September) [price effective]

Product Description:
Neem-cake is good organic manure, on basal application, the plant protection is enhanced. The preventive use of Neem-Herbal Products against pest is very effective. The soil condition also improves in its fertility in the long run. Slow Release Nitrogen, Aerates, Nourishes, Promotes Plant Growth & Resistance, Improves Soil Quality. Excellent for Vegan Organic Gardening. Neem Cake is the residue obtained from neem seed kernels which have been crushed to extract the oil. Rich in N-P-K, it is an excellent organic fertilizer. Earthworm populations have been known to increase where neem cake has been applied.

Application Procedure:
Use directly or mix with other fertlizers ( natural / synthetic) to an extent of 10% to 15% by weight. Apply before as a basal input or during planting or for established plants around root zone. Use mixed into the soil 6 inches or as a basal dressing. Coverage: 100 kg /acre, 1 kg for plots 200 sq.ft. Using more than 1% to 2 % could cause negative results.

Expeller Neem Kernel Cake Composition:
Moisture :6.00~8.00%
Calcium :0.75%
Nitrogen :3.00~5.00%
Magnesium :0.75%
Phosphorus :1.00%
Sulphur :1.00%
Pallerium :1.00%
Oil :8.00%
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By mass:
Org. matter :85%
Total ASH : 15%
Nimbin ~300PPM
AZA ~500PPM
Alfatoxin~Nil
Salanin~300PPM

The Neem Cake is from the natural source ~ non edible oil seed. The figures and analysis results are indicative ranges. The residual natural pesticide contents (PPM level) like Salanin, Nimbin, Azadirachtin are incidental and not guaranteed. Dia plate is available of 3mm to 6mm
Temperature of pellet when out of 50` C. Shelf life of AZA in pellets is not known.
Though the granular material is available but feasibility is less, cost's more.