Neem Flakes
Dosage Guide
Exact quantities for every container and situation.
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1.5 KG · ₹179
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Neem Flakes are applied by weight per volume or area. The dosage varies depending on whether you are using them preventively or in response to existing pest pressure.

For Containers & Potting Mix

  • Standard Potting Mix

    Amount
    1⁠–⁠2%by volume
    Method
    Mix in before potting
  • Small Potup to 6 inch

    Amount
    15⁠–⁠25 g
    Method
    Mix into medium or top dress
  • Medium Pot8⁠–⁠12 inch

    Amount
    30⁠–⁠50 g
    Method
    Mix into medium or top dress
  • Large Pot14 inch+

    Amount
    60⁠–⁠100 g
    Method
    Mix into medium or top dress
  • Grow Bag15⁠–⁠20 L

    Amount
    75⁠–⁠120 g
    Method
    Mix into medium at potting
  • Active pest problem

    Amount
    Double standard dose
    Method
    Mix + top dress
See this as a table
Container / UseAmountMethod
Standard Potting Mix1–2% by volumeMix in before potting
Small Pot (up to 6 inch)15–25gMix into medium or top dress
Medium Pot (8–12 inch)30–50gMix into medium or top dress
Large Pot (14 inch+)60–100gMix into medium or top dress
Grow Bag (15–20L)75–120gMix into medium at potting
Active pest problemDouble standard doseMix + top dress

For Garden Beds

  • Preventivenew bed

    Amount per sq. metre
    50 g
    Depth
    Mix into top 15 cm
  • Active pest pressure

    Amount per sq. metre
    100 g
    Depth
    Mix into top 15 cm
  • Top dressing maintenance

    Amount per sq. metre
    30⁠–⁠50 g
    Depth
    Fork into top 3⁠–⁠4 cm
  • Nematode-affected beds

    Amount per sq. metre
    100⁠–⁠150 g
    Depth
    Mix into top 20 cm
See this as a table
ApplicationAmount per sq. metreDepth
Preventive (new bed)50gMix into top 15cm
Active pest pressure100gMix into top 15cm
Top dressing maintenance30–50gFork into top 3–4cm
Nematode-affected beds100–150gMix into top 20cm
Do Not Over-Apply
Excess neem at very high concentrations can temporarily suppress beneficial soil organisms alongside harmful ones. Stick to the recommended rates. If pest pressure is severe, treat in two applications 3 weeks apart rather than doubling the dose in a single application.