Castor Cake

Castor Cake:-

Castor Cake is produce by crushing castor seeds in expeller to extract oil from it in a control temperature with help of steam.

Composition:-

1. N- 5.8%

2. P- 1.8%

3. K- 1%

4. Calcium- 1%

5. Oil- 4 to 6%

6. Protein- 32%

7. Traces of Magnesium, Zinc, Copper.

Benefits of Castor Cake:-

1. Organic Fertilizer, choice of fertilizer for organic farming

2. Rich source of NPK and other micronutrients

3. Increase fertility

4. Increases humus

5. Increase growth of earthworm

6. Controls ph

7. Increases residual effect

8. Increase Nitrogen supply for Root

9. Soil aeration for better root development

10. Inhibit growth of termite & other pest.

11. Increases shininess of fruit.

12. economical

Uses of Castor Cake:-

1. Useful as a fertilizer in farm, can be use with other fertilizer for synergic effect.

2. It is also used as fuel in boiler due to its high caloric value than lignite and coal.