Authorised bio-preparations: India
India
India: organic production is governed by an official text (National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP, APEDA), 8th edition 2024). Its list of permitted inputs includes, among others: compost, manure (not from factory farming), vermicompost, plant preparations and extracts, neem, potassium soap, sulphur, lime sulphur, copper (Bordeaux mixture), with limits, bicarbonate, vinegar, fish meal and fish products, propolis, wood ash, rock dust. The standard expressly allows preparations made on the farm from local plants, animals and microorganisms. These rules apply to anyone selling certified organic products. A farmer who makes and uses these recipes on their own farm, without claiming certification, is not bound by them, but must comply with the general rules on fertilisers and pesticides.
Official texts
Official sources automatically checked on 20/10/2026.
Aromatic water obtained by steam distillation, containing the water-soluble volatile compounds of the aromatic plants used.
Preparado tradicional de la agricultura natural de la India para recubrir semillas, esquejes y tubérculos antes de la siembra.
A fermented liquid biofertilizer, rich in rapidly assimilated nutrients and beneficial microorganisms, that stimulates plant growth.
A mineral preparation based on copper sulfate and lime, traditionally cited in organic farming literature, for foliar application by direct…
Extracto acuoso tradicional de las regiones tropicales, obtenido por maceración en frío de las almendras de neem.
It provides free amino acids, peptides, and organic nitrogen that are rapidly absorbed by the leaves and roots. It stimulates vegetative…
A reddish-brown to dark brown solution that leaves no residue after shaking. Use on the same day. Results are not guaranteed: they depend…
A light brown-green liquid with a plant-like odor; leaves no residue after filtration. It does not keep well: use within 24 hours. Results…
Abono líquido fermentado de la agricultura natural de la India, que aporta al suelo materia orgánica, nutrientes solubles y una gran…
A product with a viscous consistency, a strong, pungent odor, and a color that varies depending on the type of chili pepper used.
A traditional preparation made from neem leaves steeped in water, cited in agroecological literature as a smallholder farming practice and…
Traditionally used in organic farming for routine plant care, it provides rapidly available nitrogen when used in diluted form as a foliar…
A golden-brown liquid with a strong onion odor; clear after filtration. Use promptly after cooling. Results are not guaranteed: they depend…
A concentrated alcoholic extract of Eastern medicinal plants (ginger, garlic, angelica), rich in bioactive compounds and essential oils. A…
Soap made from caustic potash and vegetable oil, traditionally used in organic farming as a contact foliar spray that leaves no persistent…
A clear, colorless solution with no residue when the baking soda is fully dissolved. A slight white residue may remain visible on the…
It provides phosphorus and calcium in a soluble form that is easily absorbed by leaves and roots. It promotes root development, improves…
A mineral paste traditionally used as a sealant on pruning wounds as part of routine tree care after pruning.
A traditional preparation made from sulfur and quicklime, produced by decoction, and referenced for generations in the literature on…
Abono líquido vegetal muy usado en África Oriental, que aporta nitrógeno y potasio solubles a los cultivos.
Wheat seeds uniformly coated with a thin yellow-brown layer, dry, and no longer sticking together before planting. Results are not…
Seeds should be moistened evenly and then allowed to dry to the touch before sowing; the vinegar smell will disappear as they dry. Tools…
An amber to light brown infusion with a woody, slightly bitter aroma; clear after filtration. Use within 24 hours. Results are not…
A very stable organic fertilizer, rich in humified organic matter and microbial life, that improves soil structure, water-holding capacity…
A traditional beekeeping preparation that has been used for generations for the external care of animals' skin. This is a traditional use…
It provides phosphorus and calcium in a soluble form that is easily absorbed by leaves and roots. It promotes root development, improves…
A traditional preparation made from sulfur and quicklime, produced by decoction, and referenced for generations in the literature on…
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