Jeevamrut is a liquid organic fertiliser made from desi cow dung and cow urine. It multiplies beneficial soil microbes by the millions, making the soil fertile and feeding crops naturally. In Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), Jeevamrut is the foundation of soil health.
Ingredients (for 1 acre, 200 litres)
- Water β 200 litres (chlorine-free)
- Fresh desi cow dung β 10 kg
- Desi cow urine β 5 to 10 litres
- Desi jaggery (gur) β 2 kg
- Pulse flour (besan) β 2 kg
- Live soil from the farm bund or under a tree β one handful
How to make it
- Fill a 200-litre plastic drum with water.
- Add the dung, cow urine, jaggery, besan and soil.
- Stir clockwise with a wooden stick until fully mixed.
- Keep the drum in shade, covered with a jute sack (no direct sun or rain).
- Let it ferment for 48 hours, stirring clockwise morning and evening.
- From the 3rd day it is ready to use.
How to use it
- Apply 200 litres per acre once a month along with irrigation water.
- For spraying, filter it and use a 10% solution (10 litres in 100 litres of water).
- Best used within 7 days of preparation.
Things to keep in mind
- Use only desi cow dung and urine.
- Keep the drum covered and in shade.
- Never mix with chemical fertilisers or pesticides.
Benefits of Jeevamrut
- Increases earthworms and beneficial microbes in the soil.
- Improves the soil’s water-holding capacity.
- Lowers farming cost and improves crop quality.
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