Castor Oil Cake (Castor Cake) With 4% Minimum Nitrogen

Castor Oil Cake is also commonly called as Castor Cake. Castor Oil Cake is produce by crushing castor seeds in expeller to extract oil from it in a control temperature with help of steam. Nutrient content of Castor Oil Cake: Organic matter ~ 80%, Nitrogen ~ 4.50 to 6.00%, Phosphorous ~ 1.50%, Potassium ~ 1.50%. It also contains some micro nutrients viz., Calcium, Magnesium, Sulphur, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Copper etc. A typical composition of Castor Oil Cake is as follows: Nitrogen: 4% min Phosphorous: 1% min Potassium: 1% min Moisture: 12 % max Oil Content: 3.5% - 8% Sand Silica: 2.5% max Advantages: 1. It provides all the major & minor nutrients necessary for better plant growth. 2. It also helps in increasing the nutrient uptake by plants. 3. It improves the soil fertility and productivity. 4. It is known to protect the plants from nematodes and termites. 5. It improves the yield & quality of the farm produce. 6. It improves the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. 7. It has insecticidal properties and naturally pest repellent. Mode of use Castor Oil Cake fits for any type of soil, with its high content of organic matter. Sunray International recommends this manure for all kind of crops. Castor Oil Cake is also the fertilizer for turf and lawns. When it is used as basic manure, Castor Oil Cake is taken by spreading on the soil 10 to 15 days before planting. When used as a fertilizer for maintenance, it is spread to the surface, slightly hidden if possible, and lightly watered if necessary. Caution Castor Oil Cake contains a substance (ricin) is particularly toxic for oral ingestion. Avoid putting it into piles and keep the bag away from animals.