Description
Veppam punnakku (வேப்பம் புண்ணாக்கு) is commonly known in English as Neem Cake or Neem Oil Cake. It is the residue left after neem oil is extracted from the neem seed kernels.
Here are the different English terms and variations used for it:
- Neem Cake / Neem Oil Cake: The most common name.
- Neem Cake Powder: Used when the cake is crushed into a powder form for easier application, often termed “Neem Khali” in Hindi.
- Organic Neem Manure: Due to its high organic fertilizer properties.
- Neem Cake Fertilizer/Pesticide: Reflecting its dual use in agriculture and gardening.
Key Information:
- Uses: It acts as an organic fertilizer (rich in NPK – Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) and a natural pesticide/pest repellent against nematodes, termites, and soil grubs.
- Scientific Name of Tree: Azadirachta indica
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