Mesmara Neem Cake Powder – Organic Manure & Soil Amendment for Plants | NPK 6-1-2 | 900g

Neem has been part of Indian agricultural and gardening traditions for generations. Mesmara Neem Cake is the solid material left after extracting neem oil from neem seeds. Instead of treating this valuable seed cake simply as a by-product, we dry and process it into a convenient powder for use in soil and plant care. It's a slow-release organic manure that gradually breaks down in the soil, providing nutrients while adding organic material to your growing medium, and because it comes from neem seeds, it also contains naturally occurring neem compounds that are traditionally valued in soil and crop management.

What Is Neem Cake?

Neem Cake, also called Neem Oil Cake or Neem Seed Cake, is the residue left after oil is extracted from neem seeds and kernels. It's widely used as an organic manure and soil amendment in agriculture and gardening, providing nutrients to the soil as it decomposes and valued for the natural compounds remaining from neem. Neem cake products are commonly used in horticulture, home gardens, nurseries and agricultural applications.

Why Choose Mesmara Neem Cake?

• Made from neem seed cake, produced from the neem oil-extraction process
• Slow-release organic manure, NPK 6-1-2
• Naturally contains neem compounds
• Suitable for pots, grow bags and garden beds
• Ideal for flowering plants, vegetables, herbs and fruit plants
• Can be incorporated directly into soil for regular home-gardening use

NPK 6-1-2

Mesmara Neem Cake has an NPK ratio of Nitrogen 6%, Phosphorus 1% and Potassium 2%, the three primary nutrients commonly represented by the NPK designation. Neem Cake releases nutrients gradually as the organic material breaks down in the soil. Nutrient values can vary naturally between oil-cake products depending on the raw material and processing, so always refer to the product packaging or batch documentation for the applicable specification.

Why Use Neem Cake In Your Garden?

• Organic Soil Nutrition: Adds organic material and nutrients to the soil as it gradually decomposes.
• Slow-Release Feeding: Unlike highly soluble fertilizers, oil cakes are organic materials that break down progressively in the soil.
• Soil Amendment: Can be incorporated into the growing medium as part of a regular soil-care routine.
• Traditional Neem-Based Soil Management: Neem seed cake contains residual neem compounds and has long been used in agriculture and gardening as part of soil and pest-management practices, including research documenting its use against plant-parasitic nematodes and other soil pests.

How To Use Mesmara Neem Cake

Do not simply sprinkle Neem Cake on top of the soil. Mix it gently into the soil around the plant's root zone, water after application, and keep the material away from direct contact with the plant stem.

Potted Plants: Small pots, 25–30g per pot; large pots, 50–80g per pot. Apply approximately once every 3 months, mixing into the top layer of soil and watering thoroughly.

Flowering Plants: Roses, 80–100g per plant; Hibiscus, 150–200g per plant; Crotons, 150–200g per plant; Bougainvillea, 300–500g per plant. Apply approximately once every 3 months, adjusting according to plant size and pot or soil volume.

Annual Flowering Plants: For Dahlia and similar annuals, approximately 80–100g per plant, applied according to plant size and growing conditions.

Fruit & Plantation Crops: For established trees such as banana, coconut, areca nut, coffee, tea, mango, lemon and other fruit crops, Mesmara's current guidance recommends approximately 2–4kg per tree, applied twice a year, adjusted according to tree age, soil conditions and growing environment.

The Right Way To Apply Neem Cake: Measure the required quantity, spread it around the root zone, keep it away from the main stem, mix it gently into the topsoil and water thoroughly. Don't leave a thick layer of Neem Cake sitting on the soil surface; mixing it into the soil helps the organic material break down in the growing medium.

Neem Cake For Home Gardens

One pack can be used across many types of gardens: balcony plants, kitchen gardens, flowering plants, vegetable grow bags, herb gardens, fruit plants, terrace gardens and ornamental plants. For vegetables, it can be incorporated into soil for tomatoes, chillies, brinjal, okra, leafy vegetables, beans, cucumbers and other kitchen-garden crops, used according to plant size and soil volume rather than a fixed quantity for every plant. For flowering plants, it's suitable for roses, hibiscus, marigolds, dahlias, crotons, bougainvillea and other ornamental plants, applied around the root zone, mixed into the soil and watered thoroughly.

Neem Cake vs. Groundnut Cake vs. Mustard Cake

All three are traditional oil cakes, but they come from different seeds and have different characteristics. Mesmara Neem Cake (neem seed cake) is used as organic manure and soil amendment, with the additional traditional role of neem-based soil management. Mesmara Groundnut Cake (groundnut seed cake) is used primarily as an organic manure and source of organic nutrients. Mesmara Mustard Cake (mustard seed cake) is used as organic manure and soil amendment in home gardening and agriculture. Choose one according to your garden's needs, or incorporate different oil cakes into a broader organic gardening routine.

Why Mesmara Sells Neem Cake

At Mesmara, our journey begins with seeds. We extract oil from traditional oilseeds and then make practical use of the remaining seed cake: the oil goes into one product, and the seed cake becomes another useful product. Traditional oil pressing doesn't have to create unnecessary waste, and Neem Cake is a simple example of how the remaining material from oil extraction can be returned to the soil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neem Cake, and what is its NPK?
Neem Cake is the solid material remaining after neem oil is extracted from neem seeds or kernels, commonly used as organic manure and a soil amendment. Mesmara's current product specification states an NPK of 6-1-2.

Can I use Neem Cake in potted plants, and should I sprinkle it on top of the soil?
Yes, it's suitable for potted plants, grow bags, balcony and terrace gardens. For small pots, use approximately 25–30g per pot; for larger pots, 50–80g per pot, applied around once every 3 months. Don't sprinkle it on top; mix it gently into the soil around the root zone.

Can Neem Cake be used for roses, Hibiscus, vegetables or fruit trees?
Yes to all. Roses take approximately 80–100g per plant, Hibiscus 150–200g per plant, and it can be incorporated into soil for kitchen gardens and vegetable grow bags. For fruit trees, Mesmara's current guidance recommends approximately 2–4kg per tree, applied twice a year.

Does Neem Cake contain natural neem compounds, and does it kill all pests?
Yes, neem seed cake can retain naturally occurring neem compounds such as limonoids after oil extraction, associated with neem's traditional agricultural and pest-management uses. It shouldn't be treated as a universal pesticide though; its traditional and agricultural use includes soil and nematode management, but effectiveness depends on the pest, soil, application rate and product composition.

How often should I use Neem Cake, and how should I store it?
Potted plants and flowering plants are generally treated once every 3 months, while larger plantation and fruit crops get two applications per year. Keep the pack tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Product At A Glance

• Product: Mesmara Neem Cake Powder
• Also Known As: Neem Oil Cake, Neem Seed Cake, Neem Khali
• Source: Neem seeds
• Type: Organic manure / soil amendment
• NPK: 6-1-2
• Primary Uses: Home gardening, potted plants, grow bags, terrace gardens, kitchen gardens, flowering plants, vegetable plants, fruit plants, outdoor plants
• Application: Direct soil application / soil amendment
• Net Weight: 900g

For gardening and plant use only. Build a broader organic gardening routine alongside Mesmara Groundnut Cake and Mesmara Mustard Cake by exploring the Mesmara Traditional Oil Cakes collection.

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