
Castor Oil Cake is produce by crushing castor seeds in expeller to extract oil from it in a control temperature with help of steam. Castor Oil Cake is one of the most versatile natural manures. It is truly organic manure which enhances the fertility of the soil without causing any damage or decay. 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: Castor Oil Cake 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.