Cultivation Of Crops: Organic manure

How to prepare an organic manure Amirtha Karaisal an effective growth stimulant?

Amirtha Karaisal

Amirtha Karaisal is one of the effective organic manure which is used as a growth stimulant. It is also known as Amruthpani in Hindi. Method of preparation along with the required ingredients given below:

S.No	Ingredient Name	Quantity in Litres / Kgs
1	Cow’s Urine	1 Litres
2	Fresh Cow Dung	1 Kilogram
3	Water	10 Litres
4	Jaggery	25 grams
5	Ipomoea Cornea ( optional ) ( Neiveli Kattamanakku )	1 Kilogram

Preparation:

Mix all of the above ingredients and stir three times a day. Within 24 hours the manure will be ready.

Manure should be kept under the shade covered with a wire mesh or plastic mosquito net to prevent houseflies from laying eggs and formation of Maggots (worms) in the solution

This manure can be used as foliar spray or as a solution that can be mixed with irrigation water and applied via drip/ flow irrigation method. Dilute one liter of solution with ten liters of water.

See also:
How to prepare Panchagavya?
How to improve the soil that needs to be converted from chemical farming to organic farming?
Crop rotation and its importance?

Jun 25, 2016

What are the effects of panchagavya in plants an effective organic manure?

application of panchagavya in plants Organic manure Uses of panchagavya in plants

S. No	Description	Effects
1	Roots	Keeps root freshness for longer period, dense growth and deep penetration which helps in maximum intake of water and nutrients
2	Stem	Trunk produces side shoots and branches, which is capable of carrying maximum fruits.
3	Leaf	Invariably produces bigger leaves, photosynthetic system is activated for improved biological activity, enabling synthesis of metabolites and photosynthesis
4	Yield	Initially yield will be low when the land is converted to organic however application of panchagavya helps to restore the yield level of all crops over a period of time, improves the shelf life and taste of vegetables.
5	Drought Hardienss	Thin oily film is formed on the leaves and stems, thus reducing the evaporation of water. This helps to reduce the irrigation water requirement by 30% and to ensure drought hardiness.