Organic Cow Dung Powder

Organic Cow Dung Powder can be an effective and natural means of transforming barren and dry areas like deserts into greenery. It not only increases the fertility of the soil, But it also helps in water retention capacity, microbial population and plant growth. Desert greening can be done using it by following the steps and methods given below:🌱 Ways to green the desert (with organic cow dung powder)🌱 Ways to green the desert (with organic cow dung powder)

First, dig the land lightly (20–30 cm deep) so that the soil is loosened and organic matter can be added to it.

Mixing a small amount of barren soil (black/loamy) with sand will increase its water holding capacity.

Add about 500 grams to 1 kg of cow dung powder per square meter of land.

Mix it well with the soil so that the nutrients of the cow dung get absorbed in the soil.

Vermi Compost or Panchagavya: To increase nutrition.

Biochar: For water retention and microbial protection.

Mycorrhizae fungi: To strengthen the roots of plants and increase the ability to absorb nutrients.

Given the scarcity of water in the desert, adopt drip irrigation or pit irrigation method.

Cow dung powder helps in maintaining soil moisture.

 Initially plant local and tolerant plants such as:

Khejri, Babul, Neem, Drumstick

Cactus, Aloe Vera, Lemon Grass etc.

In the first year only improve the soil and plant a few plants.

From the second year onwards plant more plants and continue using cow dung powder.

1. When some plants start growing, they maintain shade and moisture, creating a favorable environment for other plants as well.Increases carbon content in the soilIncreases biological microorganisms that make the soil “alive”Helps in water conservationOn 1 hectare of desert land:Cow dung powder: 10 tons per year (more or less, depending on the soil)Water: 2-3 times a week, through drip systemTime: Greenery will start appearing in 2–3 years