Manures - Pazha Karaisal (பழக்கரைசல்)

In our Agriculture for Everybody blog series, we are going to see Pazha Karaisal (பழக்கரைசல்) which is an organic fertilizer.

Required Ingredients

S.No.	Ingredient Name	Qty in Litres/Kgs
1	Ripened Fruits	10 Kgs
2	Cow's Urine	3 Litres
3	Water	10 Litres

Note:

• Different Fruits like Papaya, Banana, Mango, Sapota, Guava etc can be used.

Method of Preparation

1. Squash the different fruits to make a semi solid paste.
2. Add Cow's Urine & Water to it.
3. Allow the solution to ferment for 7 days.

Note:

• The manure should be kept in the shade and covered with a wire mesh or plastic mosquito net to prevent houseflies from laying eggs and the formation of maggots (worms) in the solution.

Method of Storage

1. The manure should be kept in the shade and covered with a wire mesh or plastic mosquito net to prevent houseflies from laying eggs and the formation of maggots (worms) in the solution.  This is applicable during the preparation as well as during the shelf life of the pesticide as well.

How long can we store the Manure?

1. Not Applicable

How to use the Manure?

1. Spray System - The manure can be applied as a foliar spray.
2. Flow System - The solution of manure can be mixed with irrigation water, either through drip irrigation or flow irrigation.

When to use the Manure?

1. Generally, the ideal time for spraying is during 6 am to 8.30 am and between 4 pm and 6.30 pm.
2. Generally, it is accepted that every 15 days the manure can be applied.