The Neem tree is an extremely versatile plant with plentiful uses. In India it is referred to as "the village pharmacy". Over 75% of Ayurvedic (Hindu art of medicine) remedies contain some kind of its ingredients. Of late the tree has also been called "the world's most analyzed tree." Right from its roots to its spawning crown, each single part of the this tree has benefits to offer and is frequently used in the production of drugs, cosmetics and horticultural products. Farmers in particular benefit from the pest controlling capabilities of the active ingredient azadirachtin that can be extracted from the seeds of this tree.
Although neem has been used by traditional Eastern cultures for hundreds of years it is now becoming known in the west, if only due to the popular oil which is pressed or extracted from the seeds. Now gaining in popularity are an entire range of other neem based products, including: soap, tea, cosmetics and bark powder.
Anyone that enjoys growing their own vegetable garden s familiar with the disappointment of having them ruined by harmful insects. Many types of insecticides are available from the market, but gardeners and farmers today have a tendency to be more aware of the damaging effects of synthetic chemicals on their crops and on the environment. Many gardeners wish to use natural techniques to produce vegetables that are safer to eat than those treated with chemical pesticides. There are many methods to rid your garden of harmful insects naturally, from items found in your kitchen such as Tabasco Sauce and Cayenne Pepper to organic sprays purchased from your local garden shop. Natural gardening with azadirachtin based products has been a solution for farmers and hobby organic gardeners for a number of years. You can also go here to learn more about another practical method to manage insects.
The oil that is used to create many of the commercial and home use products mentioned above,comes from pressing the seeds of the neem tree. The oil can be diluted with water and the resulting solution applied directly on the vegetables or mixed into the soil so it can be soaked up into the plant's roots. The use of the oil as an pesticide (Azadirachta Indica) can save plants from pests that gnaw or suck on their leaves. Some of the most difficult garden insects like Japanese beetles, aphids, locusts and mealy bugs can be discouraged by applying this oil. It is also efficacious in combatting powdery mildew, black spot, rusts and other fungal blights.
It's not hard to understand why scientists are so captivated by the neem tree, and given the products now being developed and used around the world that come from this tree, it really does live up to its reputationa as " A Wonder Plant."
Although neem has been used by traditional Eastern cultures for hundreds of years it is now becoming known in the west, if only due to the popular oil which is pressed or extracted from the seeds. Now gaining in popularity are an entire range of other neem based products, including: soap, tea, cosmetics and bark powder.
Anyone that enjoys growing their own vegetable garden s familiar with the disappointment of having them ruined by harmful insects. Many types of insecticides are available from the market, but gardeners and farmers today have a tendency to be more aware of the damaging effects of synthetic chemicals on their crops and on the environment. Many gardeners wish to use natural techniques to produce vegetables that are safer to eat than those treated with chemical pesticides. There are many methods to rid your garden of harmful insects naturally, from items found in your kitchen such as Tabasco Sauce and Cayenne Pepper to organic sprays purchased from your local garden shop. Natural gardening with azadirachtin based products has been a solution for farmers and hobby organic gardeners for a number of years. You can also go here to learn more about another practical method to manage insects.
The oil that is used to create many of the commercial and home use products mentioned above,comes from pressing the seeds of the neem tree. The oil can be diluted with water and the resulting solution applied directly on the vegetables or mixed into the soil so it can be soaked up into the plant's roots. The use of the oil as an pesticide (Azadirachta Indica) can save plants from pests that gnaw or suck on their leaves. Some of the most difficult garden insects like Japanese beetles, aphids, locusts and mealy bugs can be discouraged by applying this oil. It is also efficacious in combatting powdery mildew, black spot, rusts and other fungal blights.
It's not hard to understand why scientists are so captivated by the neem tree, and given the products now being developed and used around the world that come from this tree, it really does live up to its reputationa as " A Wonder Plant."
About the Author:
Steve B. Vanderwoude offers commercial growers, home and garden users and other recipients natural and organic fungicides, herbicides and insecticides on his website called EnviroSelects. One of their products is a powerful azadirachtin based neem insecticide.
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