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Pesticides - Cows Urine + Neem Solution (Method 2)

As part of our Agriculture for Everybody  blog series,  we are going to see Cows Urine + Neem Solution (Method 2). Required Ingredients S.No. Ingredient Name Qty in Litres/Kgs/Nos 1 Cows Urine 10 Litres 2 Neem Leaves 2.5 Kgs 3 Mud Pot 1 No 4 Copper Pot 1 No 5 Water 10 Litres Method of Preparation Take 10 Litres of water in the mud pot. Immerse the Neem Leaves and ensure it is mixed well with the water. Cover the mouth of the mud pot and bury the mud pot in the soil for 21 days. Mix the contents of the mud pot and pour it into the copper pot. Boil the copper pot until the solution reduces to one fourth of the original contents. The final Cows Urine + Neem Solution is ready for use after this. Method of Storage The pesticide should be kept in the shade and covered with a wire mesh or plastic mosquito net to prevent houseflies from laying eggs and the formation of maggots (worms) in the solution.  This is applicable during the preparation as well as during the shelf ...

Pesticides - Cows Urine + Neem Solution (Method 1)

As part of our Agriculture for Everybody  blog series,  we are going to see Cows Urine + Neem Solution (Method 1). Required Ingredients S.No. Ingredient Name Qty in Litres/Kgs/Nos 1 Cows Urine 10 Litres 2 Neem Leaves 2.5 Kgs 3 Mud Pot 1 No 4 Water 10 Litres Method of Preparation Take 10 Litres of water in the mud pot. Immerse the Neem Leaves and ensure it is mixed well with the water. Cover the mouth of the mud pot and bury the mud pot in the soil for 21 days. The final Cows Urine + Neem Solution is ready for use after this. Method of Storage The pesticide should be kept in the shade and covered with a wire mesh or plastic mosquito net to prevent houseflies from laying eggs and the formation of maggots (worms) in the solution.  This is applicable during the preparation as well as during the shelf life of the pesticide as well. How long can we store the Pesticide? N/A How to use the Pesticide ? Spray System - The pesticide can be applied as a foliar spray. Note: Di...

Pesticides - Fermented Castor Solution

As part of our Agriculture for Everybody  blog series,  we are going to see Fermented Castor Solution . Required Ingredients S.No. Ingredient Name Qty in Litres/Kgs/Nos 1 Castor Seeds 5 Kgs 2 Water 5 Litres 3 5 Litre Mud Pot 5 Nos/Acre Method of Preparation Crush the Castor Seeds until it become soft and the pulp is visible and mix it in the water. Keep this solution in a plastic drum for about 10 days undisturbed. The solution is ready to be used from the 11th day. Method of Storage The pesticide should be kept in the shade and covered with a wire mesh or plastic mosquito net to prevent houseflies from laying eggs and the formation of maggots (worms) in the solution.  This is applicable during the preparation as well as during the shelf life of the pesticide as well. How long can we store the Pesticide? The pesticide can be stored for 3 months time. How to use the Pesticide? The mud pots has to be buried in the soil till the neck level at equal distance in the far...