Mustard cake
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Mustard cake is the residue obtained after extraction of oil from mustard, which is used as organic fertilizer.[1] Mustard cake powder is excellent organic fertilizer containing food ingredients and even catalysts for herbaceous plants (fruit, flower and vegetable plants).[2] Mustard cake are very useful as feed for the livestock and cattle.[3][4]
Effectivity
[edit]Mustard cake powder is a universal and harmless fertilizer as it contains no other ingredients except mustard. It can be used both by mixing it with the soil and as a liquid organic fertilizer.[5]
- Meets the needs of nitrogen, potassium and various macro and micro elements required by plants. It makes flowers, fruits and plants grow to the right size.[6]
- Natural and eco-friendly best organic fertilizer.
- Provides phosphorus to plants.[6]
How to use
[edit]Mustard cake powder can be used in two ways.
Direct use
[edit]Mustard cakes must be finely ground to apply directly to the soil. The powder can be applied at a distance of half a meter from the base of the plant.[7]
Liquid form
[edit]Mustard cake powder need to be soaked in water for a week to rot. After a week, it should be applied to the soil near the base of the plant in a ratio of 1:10 with composted water and fresh water.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "How to make Mustard Cake Fertilizer: Benefits & Uses – Voice of Plant". 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ a b "What Is Mustard Cake Powder Fertilizer & How to use it? | The House Of Terra". 2021-12-18. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Nutrition of mustard oil cake for livestock feeds » VetMedicineBD". 2022-10-14. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Anil Kumar, G. K.; Panwar, V. S.; Yadav, K. R.; Sihag, S. (2002-04-01). "Mustard cake as a source of dietary protein for growing lambs". Small Ruminant Research. 44 (1): 47–51. doi:10.1016/S0921-4488(02)00034-2. ISSN 0921-4488.
- ^ FoodCultivation (2023-01-23). "Mustard Cake Fertilizer Uses in the Garden: Step-By-Step Process, Plant Benefits, and Application Method". www.agrifarming.in. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ a b Sudeep (2022-06-04). "Mustard Cake Fertilizer: Its Uses & Benefits for Plants". Garden Troubles. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Chandrima (2022-07-01). "6 Mustard Cake Uses in Garden…Grow More Blooms". Balcony Garden Web. Retrieved 2023-08-15.