Shri Rajiv Dixit promoted natural and Ayurvedic farming methods, and one of his well-known formulations is Jivamrut or Jivamrit, an organic fertilizer that enhances soil fertility and microbial activity. This formula is widely used in Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF).
Shri Rajiv Dixit’s Jivamrut Formula 🌱🌿
Ingredients:
1️⃣ Desi Cow Dung – 10 kg (acts as a natural compost & microbial culture)
2️⃣ Desi Cow Urine (Gomutra) – 10 liters (acts as an antimicrobial and nitrogen source)
3️⃣ Jaggery (Gur) – 1 kg (provides energy to microbes)
4️⃣ Gram Flour (Besan) or Pulses Flour – 1 kg (acts as microbial food)
5️⃣ Soil from Banyan/Peepal Tree Base or Old Farm Soil – 1 handful (introduces beneficial microbes)
6️⃣ Water – 200 liters (to dilute and spread in the field)
Whole process should be done under shed and drum should be covered with cotton breathable cloth after stirring.
Preparation Method:
🔹 Step 1: Take a large drum (plastic or earthen pot) and fill it with 200 liters of water.
🔹 Step 2: Add 10 kg of desi cow dung and stir well to dissolve.
🔹 Step 3: Pour 10 liters of cow urine into the mixture.
🔹 Step 4: Add 1 kg of jaggery and 1 kg of gram flour. Stir continuously.
🔹 Step 5: Add a handful of soil from a fertile place (like under a Banyan or Peepal tree) to introduce natural microbes.
🔹 Step 6: Stir the solution well twice a day for 4-7 days, allowing the fermentation process.
How to Use Jivamrut?
✅ For Soil Application:
- Use 5-10 liters per acre along with irrigation water.
- Apply every 15-20 days for better soil health.
✅ For Foliar Spray (on Leaves):
- Dilute 1 liter Jivamrut in 10 liters of water and spray on plants for disease prevention.
- It is used to make Gausiddhi Gobar Compost.
Benefits of Jivamrut:
✔ Improves soil fertility and microbial activity 🌱
✔ Increases earthworms & beneficial bacteria 🪱
✔ Enhances crop yield & disease resistance 🌾
✔ Chemical-free farming and reduces cost
This is a 100% organic and cost-effective farming solution inspired by ancient Vedic and Ayurvedic practices.
