Reviewed by Kenneth M.
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Just preparing my soil so I can start growing the B.A.S. way!
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$16.50
Karanja Cake is the residue obtained from Karanja seed kernels which have been crushed to extract the oil. Rich in N-P-K, it is an excellent organic fertilizer. Karanja cake has been known to enrich the soil and protect the plant. Earthworm populations have been known to increase where karanja cake has been applied.
Slow Release Nitrogen, Aerates, Nourishes, Promotes Plant Growth & Resistance, Improves Soil Quality. Excellent for Vegan Organic Gardening.
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The Karanja tree- Pongamia Glabra - is widely distributed in tropical Asia. The tree is hardy and drought resistant. The 'Pongam' tree is commonly found in India and grows to a height of about 1 m.
The oil of the Karanja or Pongam is used in pharmacy and in agriculture. Like, neem oil, it is excellent for skin and hair and used in the manufacture of soaps, creams, lotions and other skin and hair care products.
A mixture containing equal amounts of neem and karanja oil is very effective on animals for skin problems.
Good resources for more information on Karanja are:
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/Pongamia_pinnata.html
Apply before (the area can be prepared up to a week or 10 days before planting) or during planting or for established plants around root zone. Use mixed into the soil 6-8 inches or as basal dressing. Coverage:180 to 360 lbs./acre, 1lb. for plots 100 to 160 sq.ft.
How To Mix into your Container Soil:
1/2 Cup per cubic foot will be plenty (Cubic foot is about 7.5 gallons of soil) 1 cup weighs 6.5 ounces. Exercise caution when mixing soil. Be sure to leave soil mix to rest and compost for at least 1 week. The Longer the better. Use VERY little for any seed starting soil.Karanja Cake - BuildASoil
3 lb Bag:
Dimensions: 9" x 5" x 3.5"
Weight: 3.0 lbs
10 lb Bag:
Dimensions: 12" x 10.5" x 6.5"
Weight: 10.0 lbs
44 lb Bag:
Dimensions: 40" x 17" x 6.5"
Weight: 44.0 lbs
1 Ton Tote:
Dimensions: 36" x 36" x 36"
Weight: 2000.0 lbs
Just preparing my soil so I can start growing the B.A.S. way!
Does great
And it doesn't burn like neem does!
Hey, I's reading the reviews, and did my learnin' abouts making a gooder soil fo's my veggie garden.
So I's bought this.
It do be comin' here fast, and not all's broken bad like somes packages. So, cool.
But whens I goes to use it, it be all funky massive chunks. I figgur 2# for my 6 yds of garden dirts I's needin'.
But I hads to spend a hours breakin' its down using rocks. Had no other ways - it not be breaking up in my hands.
So's I got in touch with the dudes here. Theys tried to help, but when I shows them a piccure of the chunks and how I's be disappointed, they's wanted me to buys more stuff from them, at a measly discount.
Ands they's be tellin' me, "We actually have to break it down more when it comes from our supplier."
Well, they's be doin' a piss poor job at it.
I doubts theys even posts this review after seein' it. Thoughs I nots be swearin' or anythin' else bads.
I asked thems nicely for, what I's think is fairs compensation.
But they's ignored me.
Here be a photo of the chunks, bain't.
You gonna put this inna you's container plants? Goods luck.
Never buyin' from these dudes again. Can't be trustin' them.
P.S. - Why's there be no other bad reviews on their's entire site?
First off, so sorry this didn't live up to your expectations. We will be updating the website with better photos and description. Terviva is a great company producing a really clean sustainable product but it is a chunky seed meal. For what it's worth, we use it chunky in our soil recipes and it does turn into a good final product. That being said, I totally understand your not wanting to use something so chunky. What can we do to make this right? I want you to be happy regardless.
Keep some on hand