Ingridients in Hasiru Sakthi™(Bio-manure Blended Vermicompost and other organics Products), and Hasiru Siri ™ Enriched Bio-maure with AZolLa



Azolla:

Azolla is in extraordinary aquatic plant.  This is a store house for proteins, essential aminoacids, vitamins A, B12, Beta carotene, and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium, etc.  On dry weight basis, Azolla contains 25 -35% protein, 10 -15 % minerals and 7 – 10% aminoacids, bioactive agents and biopolymers. Azolla floats on water and is capable of absorbing nitrogen from the atmosphere.

            Azolla as a cheap source of Nitrogen was first recognised in qChina.  According to some earlier reports Azolla was used as a manure for crop cultivation in the beginning of the 17th century, in China and Vietnam.  People of China and Vietnam have described Azolla as mini factories of nitrogenous fertilizers.  Now, Azolla is being widely used in agriculture in China, Vietnam, and Japan.  In Vietnam alone Azolla is being cultivate in an area of about 40,000 ha.

Usefulness of Azolla:

  1. Incoroporating Azolla in the soil helps in making available nearly 40 to 50 kg N and 15000 to 20000 kg organic manure
  2. It controls about 70% of the weeds
  3. Improves the nutritional status of the soil
  4. Reduces expenditure on inorganic fertilizers
  5. Improves yields by 15 to 20 %
  6. In a paddy field wherein five crops of Azolla are taken there is no need to apply compost
  7. Azolla can be used for all types of vegetables and plantation crops

Hasiru, Hasiru siri, Hasiru shakthi contain higher quantities of Azolla and hence are sure to give better results on any crop.

Nutritional content in Azolla (%)

Nitrogen  4.0  5.0
Phosphorus  0.5  0.9
Potassium  2.0  4.5
Magnesium  0.5  0.6
Calcium  0.4  1.0
Manganese  0.11  0.16
Iron  0.06  0.26
Fat  3.0  3.3
Protein  24.0 3 0.3
Fibre  9.1  10.5
Sulfur  0.20  0.75
Silica 0.15  3.50
Sodium  0.15  1.25
Chlorine 0.50  0.75
Aluminium  0.04  0.50
Magnesium  60  2500
Copper  2  250
Zinc 25 750
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Farm Yard Manures

Farm yard Manaure is prepared basically using cow dung, cow urine, waste straw and other dairy wastes. 

FYM is highly useful and some of its properties are as below:

  1. FYM is rich in nutrients
  2. A small portion of N is directly available to the plants while a larger portion is made available as and when the FYM decomposes
  3. When cow dung and urine are mixed, a balanced nutrition is made available to the plants
  4. Availability of Potassium and Phosphorus from FYM is similar to that from inorganic sources
  5. Application of FYM improves soil fertility.

Nutritional status of FYM (%)

Nitrogen 0.5000
Phosphorus 0.2500
Potassium 0.4000
Calcium 0.0800
Sulfur 0.0200
Zinc 0.0040
Copper 0.0003
Manganese 0.0070
Iron 0.4500
Boron Traces
Molybdenum Traces

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Sheep & Goat manure

Sheep and goat manure is also a very good organic manure.  This has 4% N, 1% P and 2% K.





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Chicken manure:

Chicken manure is also rich in nutrients. In this nutrients are available in both liquid and solid forms and hence, available to plants quickly. In chicken excreta, calcium, magnesium, sodium and other minerals improve the nutritional status of the soil in addition to improving the yields of our crops. Chicken manure also helps in conserving soil moisture, improving soil aeration and helps in prevention of soil erosion. It also improves microbial activity in the soil. The chicken manure contains 1,47% N, 1.15% P and 0.48% K

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Coconut fibre:

Coconut fibre powder is available as a waste product from coir based industries. Coconut fibre powder contains lignin and carbon compounds in higher quantities while phosphorus and sulfur in small quantities. It is very useful in conserving soil moisture and in improving the soil texture and also helps in improving yields



Nutrients in composted coconut coir pith

Lignin(%) 4.80
Cellulose 10.10
Organic carbon(%) 24.90
N (%) 1.06
P2O5 (%) 0.06
K2O (%) 1.20
Ca (%) 0.50
Mg (%) 0.40
Fe (%) 0.09
Mn(ppm) 25.00
Zn (ppm) 15.80
Cu (ppm) 6.20
C:N Ratio 24:1

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Coffee husk:

Coffee cultivated in an area of over 190 lakh ha in malnad.  During processing of coffee berries, about 60,000 tons of coffee husk remains as waste which can be very well composted.  Composted coffee husk contains considerable quantities of nutrients

Organic carbon (%) 40 50
Nitrogen (%) 1.5 3.0
P (%) 0.20 0.50
K (%) 3.0 4.0
Ca (%) 0.50 1.0
Mg (%) 0.25 0.50
S (%) 0.05 0.10
Iron (ppm) 400 500 ppm
Mn (ppm) 60 90 ppm
Zinc (ppm) 15 20 ppm
Copper (ppm) 50 100 ppm

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Vermicompost :

Among all organic manures, vermi-compost supplies the greatestnumber of  nutrients. A quintal of vermi-compost supplies about 800gms of N 1110gms of  P and 500g of K . In addition it also supplies Ca, Bo, Zn, Mo and some growth promoters. Vermi-compost also contains several benifitial micro organisms.

Since oil is not extracted from neem powder that is used for making Hasiru neem Vermi-compost, it is a treasure of nutrients. In addtion to the major nutrients, N, P & K, it has Mg2, in considerably large amounts, and when applied to soil it reduces acidity as well.

The species of earthworms used for preparing the HASIRU Vermi-compost are:
Eudrilus Eugaena(African noctrucal specie)
Isenia foteda(Tiger workd/ European worms)
Perronix excavetus(Hook Worm)


Usefulness of Vermicompost :

  1. Vermicompost improves soil texture and texture, improves water holding capacity of the soil and soil aeration in addition increasing the nutrient status.
  2. Vermicompost provides the necessary congenial environment for the multiplication of useful microorganisms like phosphorus solubalising bacteria, nitrogen fixing bacteria and those that are antagonistic towards disease causing microorganisms
  3. It makes available the necessary micro nutrients and growth promoters to the crops in a balanced way
  4. By providing the necessary hormones and growth promoters, it helps in imparting pest and disease tolerance in plants
  5. Continuous use of vermicompost helps in reducing salinity, alkalinity and acidy in soils

Nutrients in vermicompost :

Organic carbon(%) 9.15 to 17.98
N(%) 1,5
P(%) 0.3
K(%) 0.56
Copper 2.0 to 9.5 ppm
Iron 2.0 to 9.5 ppm
Zinc 5.7 to 11.5 ppm
Alum 128 to 548 ppm
Ca 100g

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Biogas waste:

Biogas waste is a very useful manure. It is better than FYM.



Nutrients in Biogas waste :

pH(%) 7 – 8.5
Organic carbon(%) 20 – 25
N(%) 1.5 – 2
P(%) 1 – 2
K(%) 1 – 2
Ca(%) 1 – 3
Mg(%) 1 – 2
S(%) 1
Moisture(%) 15 – 20%
C : N ratio 15 :1 to 120 :1
Zn. Fe, Cu, Mn 200 ppm

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Green manures

Gliricidia :

Gliricidia is native to America. Its leaves are good source of manure. It is capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen in addition to making available phosphorus and potassium to the plants. Gliricidia can be used as a substitute to Nitrogenous fertilizers. Every 100 kg of gliricidia leaves provides 2.90 kg nitrogen, 0.12 kg phosphorus and 0.51 kg potassium.

Horse gram(Every 100Kgs)

Nutrient content % :

N 0.91
P 0.18
K 0.65

Rock Phosphate :

Rock phosphate is a naturally available material. It has the capacity to fix minerals in the soil and will be weakly associated with organic matter. Rock phosphate can be used directly in red soils and also alongwith compost.

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Neem powder :

For Hasiru organic manures, fresh neem seeds are procured and powdered before adding. This powder also contains oil, unlike the neem powder available directly in the market, which probably is powder from neem oil mills. Because of the oil content, the neem powder we use also will have insect control property. In addition, neem powder also contains several nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Neem powder when added to the manure and applied to soil helps in elimination of harmful fungi and insects in addition to reducing the acidity.

Neem also helps in controlling several insect pests like leaf roller, leaf hoppers, leaf miners, mites, hairy caterpillars, shoot and fruit borers

Advantages of enriching Hasiru organic manures with neem powder :

1. Plant protection

2. Improving soil qualities

3. Advantages of Neem based manure

  • Neem based manure is complete in all respects including providing pest control in a natural way
  • It is ecofriendly and will not have any bad effects on any kind of soils or crops
  • Neem based manure is capable of nullyfing the harmful effects of inorganic fertilizers and help in maintaining the natural  properties of soil
  • Neem based manures protect the roots of plants from harmful insects
  • Neem based manure when mixed with urea, loss of nitrogen due to leaching can be prevented
  • NPK in neem based manure not only helps to increase yields but also offers resistance to plants
  • Neem based manure when applied as a basal dose helps in managing populations of aphids, mites, leafhoppers, whiteflies and coccids
  • The major and micro nutrients present in this manure help in improving yield levels
  • It improves the soil properties and help in stronger root development in plants
  • It is capable of absorbing moisture and help in saving upto 50 to 80% water
  • Being ecofriendly, it does not pollute the food we eat, or water we drink and our environment in addition to increasing yields
  • It also functions as a growth promoter
  • It does not kill insects directly, but reduces insect activity by affecting their physiology and preventing their reproduction

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Jeevamrutha :

Jeevamrutha is considered to be a panacea for the prosperity of agriculture. It is important to provide a congenial environment to microorganisms that help in making available the essential nutrients for plant growth viz., nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, to the plants. Jeevamrutha provides such an environment to beneficial microbes. It is prepared by mixing dung and urine from local cattle with black jaggery, bengalgram flour in 200 l water. Application of jeevamrutha to soil improves the soil considerably. It is supposed to encourage microbial activity in the soil

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Trichoderma :

Trichoderma is an antagonistic fungus that restricts growth of harmful fungi in the soil. Mixing trichoderma in Hasiru organic manure has several advantages.

  1. It helps to control cardamom katte disease and banana buncy top.
  2. Pepper wilt, areca yellow disease, bud rot, stem bleeding, etc. can be kept under check
  3. It also help to control fungal diseases in vegetables, flower crops and fruit crops. It is effective in management of ginger rhizome rot as well.

Almethison, thermatin, trichodermin, acetaldehyde are some of the antibiotics released by the trichoderma in the soil. These give protection to the roots by covering them and prevent harmful fungi from growing.

Note: Please note the manufacturing and expiry date on the packet of Trichoderma available in the market, because trichoderma should be used with in six months. If it is used after the expiry date, there is every possibility that trichogramma spores may not be viable.

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Microbial fertilizers

Azospirilum :

Microbial fertilizers play an important role in improving the soil fertility and also in increasing yields of crops.  They help in protecting the soil microorganisms and are responsible for rejuvenating even barren soils.  They are cheap, cost effective and productivity increases in a shorter time.

Azospirilum is a microbial fertilizer that helps in fixing nitrogen near the root zone.   This bacterium forms a layer of mucilage which reduces oxygen pressure and fixes atmospheric nitrogen in the root nodules of plants.  These microbes remain on the hairs and external surface of the roots.  Azospirilum brevisense and A. lefepherum are the two species of Azospirilum commonly found in soils.

These soil dwelling microorganisms are capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen either independently or by growing in plant roots.

Hasiru, Hasiru siri and Hasiru shakthi manures have alongwith the above mentioned organic materials,  wood powder, agri waste materials, leaflitter, coconut waste, cow urine, cow dung slurry, pepper waste etc.   Applying our products around the plants and covering with a thin layer of soil helps greatly in getting the maximum benefits.

Advantages of Hasiru, Hasiru siri and Hasiru shakthi manures

  1. Supply organic materials to the soil; improve soil structure, water holding capacity and soil aeration.
  2. Create a congenial environment for multiplication of phosphorus solubilizing bacteria and other antagonistic microorganisms that help in preventing growth of harmful ones.
  3. Provide the necessary macro and micro nutrients and growth promoters to the plant in a balanced way.
  4. Impart pest and disease resistance in plants.
  5. In times of low rainfall, these manures help in conserving moisture and prevent water loss .  On very hot days, these manures keep the plant’s base cool and in very cold days, warm.
  6. It has been observed that the crops grown using these manures are more tasty and nutritious
  7. A group of British scientists have shown that consumption of organically grown food helps in prevention of heart failure, paralysis, and other serious ailments.
  8. These manures help in preventing growth of weeds in cropped fields
  9. These organic manures are ideal for both rainfed and irrigated crops
  10. The essential nutrients viz., carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, iron, manganese, boron, copper, zinc, molybdenum, chlorine, are available in organic manures
  11. Application of organic manures to barren and low lands leads to improvement in soil properties and there by increase yields of crops.
  12. Offers tolerance to diseases
  13. Because of the presence of antagonistic microorganisms in these manures, the crops are protected from wilts, rots, stem bleeding, etc.
  14. Releases the required nutrients slowly and steadily and thus helps the plants to utilize the available nutrients more effectively

Bad effects of using  inorganic fertilizers

  1. Soil, water and environmental pollution
  2. Non availability of micronutrients to the plants
  3. Loss of soil physical and biological properties
  4. Harmful chemicals and heavy metals enter human body through the food that comes from inorganically cultivated crops
  5. Gradual increase in pest and disease problems as many develop resistance to pesticides
  6. According to a report from the World Health Organisation 20000 people die due to pesticide poisoning every year and over 1 million people are affected annually
  7. The microbes and earthworms are eliminated and soil becomes more and more hard
  8. Since soil loses the capacity to hold water, more frequent irrigation may become necessary
  9. Gradually soil becomes lifeless and becomes less productive Productivty decreases.

Organic carbon(%) 20-25
Total Nitrogren(%) 1.2-1.5
Total Phosphorus(%) 0.8-1.2
Total Pottasium (%) 2.0-3.0
Total calcium(%) 3.0-3.5
Total Magnesium(%) 1.5-2.2
Total Sulphur(%) 1.5-2
Molybdenum(ppm) 50-100
Boron(ppm) 2-3
Copper(ppm) 20-25
Zinc(ppm) 150-200
Manganese(ppm) 50-150
Iron(ppm) 1500-2000
C : N ratio < 16 :1

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