Here is a comparison chart showing the nutrient content and benefits of:
- ✅ DAP (Diammonium Phosphate)
- ✅ NPK Fertilizer (Standard blend like 20-20-20)
- ✅ Banana Stem Extract (Fermented with Cow Urine & Jaggery)
- ✅ Jeevamrutham
This helps you understand how each works and how natural inputs support sustainable leafy vegetable farming.
🌾 Nutrient & Benefit Comparison Chart
| Parameter / Input | DAP | NPK (20-20-20) | Banana Stem Extract | Jeevamrutham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | 18% | 20% | ~0.2–0.4% | ~0.05–0.1% |
| Phosphorus (P₂O₅) | 46% | 20% | ~0.3–0.5% | ~0.02–0.04% |
| Potassium (K₂O) | 0% | 20% | ~2.0–3.5% | ~0.02–0.05% |
| Secondary Nutrients | None | None | Ca, Mg (0.1–0.3%) | Minimal (traces) |
| Micronutrients (Zn, Fe) | Absent | Absent | Present in trace amounts | Present in trace amounts |
| Organic matter | ❌ None | ❌ None | ✅ Yes | ✅ High |
| Microbial life | ❌ None | ❌ None | ✅ High (fermented) | ✅ Extremely high |
| Mode of action | Chemical (fast) | Chemical (fast) | Organic + microbial (slow-release) | Microbial stimulation |
| Soil impact (long-term) | Depletes biology | Depletes biology | Improves soil health | Restores microbial life |
| Application frequency | 1–2 times/cycle | 2–3 times/cycle | 2–3 times/cycle | Weekly or biweekly |
| Cost | High | High | Low (on-farm input) | Very low (fully on-farm) |
| Residue risk | ❌ High | ❌ High | ✅ None | ✅ None |
| Suitability for leafy crops | ⚠️ Can cause leaf burn if overused | ⚠️ Risky if overapplied | ✅ Very suitable | ✅ Best suited |
🟢 Summary of Use in Leafy Crops
| Need | Best Choice |
|---|---|
| Quick phosphorus for roots | DAP (short-term only, not organic) |
| Balanced NPK for chemical setup | NPK |
| Natural potassium & phosphorus | ✅ Banana Stem Extract |
| Continuous biological feeding | ✅ Jeevamrutham |
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Great question. If you want your natural inputs (like banana stem extract + jeevamrutham + cow-based preparations) to match the nutrient power of DAP, especially its high phosphorus (P) and moderate nitrogen (N), you’ll need to strategically combine multiple organic inputs and enhance phosphorus availability biologically.
🎯 Goal: Match or Replace DAP (18% N + 46% P₂O₅)
✅ 1. Target Nutrients from DAP
| Nutrient | DAP % | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | 18% | Leaf and shoot growth |
| Phosphorus (P₂O₅) | 46% | Root growth, energy transfer, early establishment |
✅ ORGANIC STRATEGY TO REPLACE DAP
🔶 A. Nitrogen Replacement (18%)
Use combinations of the following:
| Input | N Content (Approx.) | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Cow urine | ~1.0–1.5% N | In jeevamrutham, 10–12 L/bed/month |
| Jeevamrutham | ~0.05–0.1% N | Weekly soil drench |
| Desi cow dung | ~0.5% N | Used in compost or ghan jeevamrutham |
| Azospirillum / Azotobacter | N-fixers | Add once per month with compost |
🔁 Weekly jeevamrutham + cow urine + microbial inoculants = consistent N supply
🔷 B. Phosphorus Replacement (46%)
💥 Key Fact: Phosphorus in soil is often present but locked
So we unlock it using PSB and organic matter.
| Input | P₂O₅ Content | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Banana stem extract (fermented) | 0.3–0.5% | Supplies organic phosphorus |
| Cow dung compost | 0.4–0.5% | Slow P release |
| Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB) | Unlocks native P | Must for DAP-level effect |
| Rock phosphate (optional) | 20–30% (slow) | Approved in organic if needed |
| Bone meal (optional) | 15–20% | Good P source if non-vegan OK |
✅ PSB + cow dung + banana extract can unlock 50–100 kg/acre of P/year from soil reserves
🔁 DAP Replacement Plan for 24 Beds (4×250 ft each)
| Input | Quantity per Cycle | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Jeevamrutham | 240 L | Weekly (3×/month) |
| Cow urine (in Jeevamrutham) | 24–30 L | Weekly (3×/month) |
| Banana stem extract | 60 L | Twice/month |
| PSB powder | 12 kg + 250 kg compost | Every 30 days |
| Optional: Rock phosphate | 10–15 kg mixed in compost | Once before sowing |
🔄 Rotation Plan to Replace DAP (Per Month)
| Week | Inputs Applied |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Jeevamrutham + PSB compost |
| Week 2 | Banana stem extract + Jeevamrutham |
| Week 3 | Jeevamrutham + cow urine foliar spray |
| Week 4 | Banana extract + Jeevamrutham + mulch |
🧠 Summary: How This Matches DAP
| DAP Function | Organic Substitute Strategy |
|---|---|
| High nitrogen | Cow urine + Jeevamrutham + N-fixing microbes |
| High phosphorus | Banana stem + cow dung + PSB to unlock soil P |
| Fast effect | Weekly feeding + microbial fermentation = steady release |
| Easy application | Liquid drum batches, easy drench or drip |
💡 Optional Booster if Needed:
If early root growth is slow in cold or compacted soils, add 5–10 kg of rock phosphate per bed mixed with compost + PSB once before sowing — it is allowed in most organic farming systems (verify with certifiers if needed).
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Excellent! Adding Ghana Jeevamrutham to your organic DAP-replacement strategy is a smart move. It provides slow-release nitrogen, phosphorus, microbial activity, and organic carbon, especially helpful for leafy crops with continuous harvesting.
✅ UPDATED: DAP Replacement Plan Including Ghana Jeevamrutham (for 24 beds)
Each bed = 4 ft × 250 ft (93 m²)
Total = 24 beds ≈ 0.55 acres
🗓️ Organic Input Rotation Table (4-Week Cycle)
| Week | Inputs Applied | Quantity (Total for 24 Beds) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | ✅ Jeevamrutham (liquid)✅ PSB + compost✅ Ghana Jeevamrutham | • 240 L Jeevamrutham• 12 kg PSB + 250 kg compost• 60–80 kg Ghana Jeevamrutham (2–3 kg/bed) | Start root development, microbial boost, phosphorus unlocking |
| Week 2 | ✅ Banana Stem Extract (fermented)✅ Jeevamrutham (liquid) | • 60 L banana extract + 480 L water• 240 L Jeevamrutham | Potassium, phosphorus, and growth stimulation |
| Week 3 | ✅ Jeevamrutham (liquid)✅ Ghana Jeevamrutham (booster) | • 240 L Jeevamrutham• 60–80 kg Ghana Jeevamrutham | Nitrogen + microbial support for leafy expansion |
| Week 4 | ✅ Banana Stem Extract✅ Jeevamrutham✅ Mulch/Top dressing | • 60 L banana extract• 240 L Jeevamrutham• Optional: 1 kg dry jeevamrutham or mulch per bed | Final P+K push, moisture retention, soil building |
🧱 Details of Ghana Jeevamrutham Application
| Use Type | Quantity per bed | Total for 24 beds | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base dose | 2–3 kg/bed | 60–72 kg | Before sowing / Week 1 |
| Top-up dose | 2–3 kg/bed | 60–72 kg | Week 3 (or after 1st cut) |
📝 Mix into topsoil or apply near root zone, then water well.
🧪 Nutrient & Function Summary (Including Ghana Jeevamrutham)
| Input | N (%) | P₂O₅ (%) | K₂O (%) | Microbial Activity | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAP | 18 | 46 | 0 | ❌ None | Fast, chemical |
| Jeevamrutham (liquid) | ~0.1 | ~0.02 | ~0.03 | ✅ Very high | Microbial boost |
| Banana Stem Extract | ~0.3 | ~0.4 | ~2.5 | ✅ Moderate–high | Growth & K |
| PSB + Compost | ~0.2 | Unlocks P | ~0.2 | ✅ High (soil unlocker) | Phosphorus solubilization |
| Ghana Jeevamrutham | ~1.0 | ~0.5 | ~0.5 | ✅ High | Slow-release NPK + microbes |
💡 Together, this combination matches or exceeds DAP’s plant benefit — not in chemical percentage, but in biological efficiency, soil health, and continuous release.
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