Jivamrut
Intro_
Jeevamrut is a liquid organic manure popularly used as means of organic farming. It is considered to be an excellent source of 'natural carbon', 'biomass', 'Nitrogen', 'Phosphorous' 'Potassium' and lot of other micro nutrients required for the crops. As compared to other forms of manure, composts, vermi-compost, Jeevamrut can be prepared very quickly and has proven to be lot more effective. Usage of Jeevamrut along with other manures can also prove to be beneficial.
Advantages of Jeevamrut:
1. 1000 Liters of Water
2. 50 KG Indian/Desi Breed Cow Dung (It has been observed that the nutrient values found in Indian breed cows is much higher than the hybrid ones)
3. 50 Liters of Cow Urine (Gomutra)
4. 10-12 KG of Gram Flour (Besan) (Other Pulses flour can also be taken)
5. 10-12 KG of Jaggery (Gudh)
6. Two Handfuls of Soil taken from the roots of Banyan Tree (or any other old tree found close to the farm. This act as source of friendly bacteria and enzymes required for the good health of soil)
The above ingredients should be stored in a cool place and away from sunlight. The mixture needs to be stirred couple of times (10 mins every time) for 4 days. The ingredients ferment and Jeevamrut is prepared for the use. This Jeevamrut can now be used for 2-3 days. Beyond the 8th day of preparation, the bacterial colonies in the liquid start reducing. It is beneficial to do a live mulching (mulching with help of grass, hay, sugarcane straw remains etc.) along with the Jeevamrut application. Mulching will help the earthworms (Gandul / Kenchua) to work in the soil till upper most layer bringing more porosity and minerals till the surface.
Hurdles faced with usage of Jeevamrut:
Jeevamrut is prepared from animal remains and naturally it has a very foul smell. Also, as it is in liquid state it isn't as easy to handle as the regular solid fertilizers. The liquid also, has a shelf life of not more than 10-12 days beyond which it isn't effective to be used.
Due to these factors, Jeevamrut has to reach each crop quickly and consistently. It's drenching has to be at the roots of the plants. Farmers with smaller plots have tried to manually drench Jeevamrut, however labor turns out to be a major challenge. First, finding labor to work in such foul smell (which even animals get repelled from) is difficult and secondly, manual drenching on a consistent basis to an average plot of 5 acres will require 4-5 labor. The wages for the labor will be anywhere between Rs. 15-25,000. This takes out the feasibility out of this method of farming.
Jeevamrut: Organic manure
Jeevamrut is a liquid organic manure popularly used as means of organic farming. It is considered to be an excellent source of 'natural carbon', 'biomass', 'Nitrogen', 'Phosphorous' 'Potassium' and lot of other micro nutrients required for the crops. As compared to other forms of manure, composts, vermi-compost, Jeevamrut can be prepared very quickly and has proven to be lot more effective. Usage of Jeevamrut along with other manures can also prove to be beneficial.
Advantages of Jeevamrut:
• It acts as an agent to increase the microbial count and friendly bacteria in the soil
• As the preparation time is only 4-5 days, it can be used effectively and frequently
• Usage of Jeevamrut helps increase the earthworm count in the soil; earthworm leads to a very porous quality soil which has a higher water holding capacity, improves aeration, bring up minerals from deep in the subsurface that are often in short supply in surface layers
• If used consistently it can eradicate the need for chemical fertilizers completely
• Improves the PH of the soil
• Suitable for all crops and increases the yield and cuts down on entire expenses of Chemical fertilizers.
Jeevamrut is prepared as follows
1. 1000 Liters of Water
2. 50 KG Indian/Desi Breed Cow Dung (It has been observed that the nutrient values found in Indian breed cows is much higher than the hybrid ones)
3. 50 Liters of Cow Urine (Gomutra)
4. 10-12 KG of Gram Flour (Besan) (Other Pulses flour can also be taken)
5. 10-12 KG of Jaggery (Gudh)
6. Two Handfuls of Soil taken from the roots of Banyan Tree (or any other old tree found close to the farm. This act as source of friendly bacteria and enzymes required for the good health of soil)
The above ingredients should be stored in a cool place and away from sunlight. The mixture needs to be stirred couple of times (10 mins every time) for 4 days. The ingredients ferment and Jeevamrut is prepared for the use. This Jeevamrut can now be used for 2-3 days. Beyond the 8th day of preparation, the bacterial colonies in the liquid start reducing. It is beneficial to do a live mulching (mulching with help of grass, hay, sugarcane straw remains etc.) along with the Jeevamrut application. Mulching will help the earthworms (Gandul / Kenchua) to work in the soil till upper most layer bringing more porosity and minerals till the surface.
Hurdles faced with usage of Jeevamrut:
Jeevamrut is prepared from animal remains and naturally it has a very foul smell. Also, as it is in liquid state it isn't as easy to handle as the regular solid fertilizers. The liquid also, has a shelf life of not more than 10-12 days beyond which it isn't effective to be used.
Due to these factors, Jeevamrut has to reach each crop quickly and consistently. It's drenching has to be at the roots of the plants. Farmers with smaller plots have tried to manually drench Jeevamrut, however labor turns out to be a major challenge. First, finding labor to work in such foul smell (which even animals get repelled from) is difficult and secondly, manual drenching on a consistent basis to an average plot of 5 acres will require 4-5 labor. The wages for the labor will be anywhere between Rs. 15-25,000. This takes out the feasibility out of this method of farming.
Jeevamrut is a liquid organic manure popularly used as means of organic farming. It is considered to be an excellent source of 'natural carbon', 'biomass', 'Nitrogen', 'Phosphorous' 'Potassium' and lot of other micro nutrients required for the crops. As compared to other forms of manure, composts, vermi-compost, Jeevamrut can be prepared very quickly and has proven to be lot more effective. Usage of Jeevamrut along with other manures can also prove to be beneficial.
Advantages of Jeevamrut:
• It acts as an agent to increase the microbial count and friendly bacteria in the soil
• As the preparation time is only 4-5 days, it can be used effectively and frequently
• Usage of Jeevamrut helps increase the earthworm count in the soil; earthworm leads to a very porous quality soil which has a higher water holding capacity, improves aeration, bring up minerals from deep in the subsurface that are often in short supply in surface layers
• If used consistently it can eradicate the need for chemical fertilizers completely
• Improves the PH of the soil
• Suitable for all crops and increases the yield and cuts down on entire expenses of Chemical fertilizers.
Jeevamrut is prepared as follows• As the preparation time is only 4-5 days, it can be used effectively and frequently
• Usage of Jeevamrut helps increase the earthworm count in the soil; earthworm leads to a very porous quality soil which has a higher water holding capacity, improves aeration, bring up minerals from deep in the subsurface that are often in short supply in surface layers
• If used consistently it can eradicate the need for chemical fertilizers completely
• Improves the PH of the soil
• Suitable for all crops and increases the yield and cuts down on entire expenses of Chemical fertilizers.
1. 1000 Liters of Water
2. 50 KG Indian/Desi Breed Cow Dung (It has been observed that the nutrient values found in Indian breed cows is much higher than the hybrid ones)
3. 50 Liters of Cow Urine (Gomutra)
4. 10-12 KG of Gram Flour (Besan) (Other Pulses flour can also be taken)
5. 10-12 KG of Jaggery (Gudh)
6. Two Handfuls of Soil taken from the roots of Banyan Tree (or any other old tree found close to the farm. This act as source of friendly bacteria and enzymes required for the good health of soil)
The above ingredients should be stored in a cool place and away from sunlight. The mixture needs to be stirred couple of times (10 mins every time) for 4 days. The ingredients ferment and Jeevamrut is prepared for the use. This Jeevamrut can now be used for 2-3 days. Beyond the 8th day of preparation, the bacterial colonies in the liquid start reducing. It is beneficial to do a live mulching (mulching with help of grass, hay, sugarcane straw remains etc.) along with the Jeevamrut application. Mulching will help the earthworms (Gandul / Kenchua) to work in the soil till upper most layer bringing more porosity and minerals till the surface.
Hurdles faced with usage of Jeevamrut:
Jeevamrut is prepared from animal remains and naturally it has a very foul smell. Also, as it is in liquid state it isn't as easy to handle as the regular solid fertilizers. The liquid also, has a shelf life of not more than 10-12 days beyond which it isn't effective to be used.
Due to these factors, Jeevamrut has to reach each crop quickly and consistently. It's drenching has to be at the roots of the plants. Farmers with smaller plots have tried to manually drench Jeevamrut, however labor turns out to be a major challenge. First, finding labor to work in such foul smell (which even animals get repelled from) is difficult and secondly, manual drenching on a consistent basis to an average plot of 5 acres will require 4-5 labor. The wages for the labor will be anywhere between Rs. 15-25,000. This takes out the feasibility out of this method of farming.
Jeevamrut: Organic manure
Jeevamrut is a liquid organic manure popularly used as means of organic farming. It is considered to be an excellent source of 'natural carbon', 'biomass', 'Nitrogen', 'Phosphorous' 'Potassium' and lot of other micro nutrients required for the crops. As compared to other forms of manure, composts, vermi-compost, Jeevamrut can be prepared very quickly and has proven to be lot more effective. Usage of Jeevamrut along with other manures can also prove to be beneficial.
Advantages of Jeevamrut:
• It acts as an agent to increase the microbial count and friendly bacteria in the soil
• As the preparation time is only 4-5 days, it can be used effectively and frequently
• Usage of Jeevamrut helps increase the earthworm count in the soil; earthworm leads to a very porous quality soil which has a higher water holding capacity, improves aeration, bring up minerals from deep in the subsurface that are often in short supply in surface layers
• If used consistently it can eradicate the need for chemical fertilizers completely
• Improves the PH of the soil
• Suitable for all crops and increases the yield and cuts down on entire expenses of Chemical fertilizers.
Jeevamrut is prepared as follows
1. 1000 Liters of Water
2. 50 KG Indian/Desi Breed Cow Dung (It has been observed that the nutrient values found in Indian breed cows is much higher than the hybrid ones)
3. 50 Liters of Cow Urine (Gomutra)
4. 10-12 KG of Gram Flour (Besan) (Other Pulses flour can also be taken)
5. 10-12 KG of Jaggery (Gudh)
6. Two Handfuls of Soil taken from the roots of Banyan Tree (or any other old tree found close to the farm. This act as source of friendly bacteria and enzymes required for the good health of soil)
The above ingredients should be stored in a cool place and away from sunlight. The mixture needs to be stirred couple of times (10 mins every time) for 4 days. The ingredients ferment and Jeevamrut is prepared for the use. This Jeevamrut can now be used for 2-3 days. Beyond the 8th day of preparation, the bacterial colonies in the liquid start reducing. It is beneficial to do a live mulching (mulching with help of grass, hay, sugarcane straw remains etc.) along with the Jeevamrut application. Mulching will help the earthworms (Gandul / Kenchua) to work in the soil till upper most layer bringing more porosity and minerals till the surface.
Hurdles faced with usage of Jeevamrut:
Jeevamrut is prepared from animal remains and naturally it has a very foul smell. Also, as it is in liquid state it isn't as easy to handle as the regular solid fertilizers. The liquid also, has a shelf life of not more than 10-12 days beyond which it isn't effective to be used.
Due to these factors, Jeevamrut has to reach each crop quickly and consistently. It's drenching has to be at the roots of the plants. Farmers with smaller plots have tried to manually drench Jeevamrut, however labor turns out to be a major challenge. First, finding labor to work in such foul smell (which even animals get repelled from) is difficult and secondly, manual drenching on a consistent basis to an average plot of 5 acres will require 4-5 labor. The wages for the labor will be anywhere between Rs. 15-25,000. This takes out the feasibility out of this method of farming.
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