How to Make Beejamrutha: The Zero Budget Natural Farming Solution for Healthy Soil

By Rubick Marketing · Nov 06, 2025 · 5 Minutes

Reviving Soil with Natural Wisdom

In a world where agriculture is often dependent on chemicals and expensive fertilizers, Beejamrutha offers a return to simplicity - a powerful, natural solution for soil fertility, plant immunity, and sustainable farming.

Developed by Padma Shri Subash Palekar, the pioneer of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), Beejamrutha is designed to nourish the soil, protect seeds, and promote healthy plant growth - all without the use of synthetic inputs.

“Beejamrutha is not just a fertilizer; it’s the foundation of self-reliant, natural farming.”

1. What is Beejamrutha?

Beejamrutha is a traditional bio-inoculant and organic seed treatment that prepares seeds for healthy germination and early growth.
It acts as a natural disinfectant that shields seeds from fungal and bacterial infections while infusing beneficial microbes into the soil.

Key Benefits of Beejamrutha:

Prevents seed-borne diseases naturally
Enhances germination rate and root strength
Promotes early and vigorous plant growth
Enriches the soil with beneficial microorganisms
Reduces dependency on chemical fertilizers and pesticides

“Healthy seeds lead to healthy plants - and Beejamrutha ensures both.”

2. Ingredients Required for Beejamrutha

The strength of Beejamrutha lies in locally available, natural ingredients - making it affordable and sustainable for all farmers.

Ingredients:

Item	Quantity	Purpose
Desi Cow Dung	5 kg	Provides vital microbes and organic matter
Desi Cow Urine	5 liters	Natural antibacterial and nitrogen-rich compound
Water	100 liters	Medium for fermentation and dilution
Lime (Chunna)	50 grams	Balances pH and strengthens seed coat
Soil (from farm bund)	250 grams	Adds indigenous microorganisms

Note: Only indigenous cow breeds (Desi cows) should be used, as their dung and urine are rich in microbial life crucial for the ZBNF process.

3. Step-by-Step Process to Prepare Beejamrutha

The preparation of Beejamrutha is simple, eco-friendly, and requires minimal resources.

Step 1: Preparation

Take a clean earthen or plastic drum.
Add 100 liters of water into it.

Step 2: Add Organic Ingredients

Mix in 5 kg of cow dung and 5 liters of cow urine.
Add 50 grams of lime (previously dissolved in water).
Include 250 grams of soil from your farm’s bund - this introduces local microbial diversity.

Step 3: Stir and Ferment

Mix the ingredients thoroughly using a wooden stick.
Allow the mixture to ferment for 3 to 5 days in a shaded area, stirring twice daily.

Step 4: Ready to Use

Once fermented, Beejamrutha is ready for use in seed treatment, soil application, or irrigation water.
It can be used for up to 30 days if stored in a cool, shaded place.

4. How to Use Beejamrutha in Farming

Beejamrutha is a multi-purpose bio-solution that can be used in various stages of cultivation.

A. For Seed Treatment

Dip seeds or seedlings in Beejamrutha for 15–30 minutes before sowing.
This prevents infections and improves germination rates.

B. For Soil Enrichment

Mix Beejamrutha with irrigation water and apply to the soil before planting.
Enhances soil microbial health and nutrient balance.

C. For Plant Growth

Spray diluted Beejamrutha (1:10 ratio with water) on leaves once every 15–20 days to strengthen plants naturally.

“Beejamrutha turns the soil into a living ecosystem - full of energy and life.”

5. Why Beejamrutha is a Game-Changer in Organic Farming

Unlike chemical fertilizers that feed only the plant, Beejamrutha feeds the soil.
By enriching the microbial ecosystem, it creates a self-sustaining cycle of fertility.

Advantages Over Chemical Fertilizers:

Chemical Fertilizers	Beejamrutha
Kills soil microbes	Revives soil microbes
Causes soil hardening	Improves soil texture
Increases cost of farming	Reduces cost drastically
Harms groundwater	Completely eco-friendly
Temporary yield boost	Long-term soil fertility

This shift from chemical dependency to natural self-sufficiency aligns perfectly with Organic Mandya’s mission - to restore soil health, empower farmers, and ensure food purity for future generations.

6. The Science Behind Beejamrutha

Beejamrutha works through a process known as microbial fermentation.
During fermentation, cow dung and urine release millions of beneficial microorganisms, which multiply rapidly in water.
When applied to seeds and soil, these microbes:

Break down organic matter into nutrients
Fix nitrogen naturally
Protect plants from pathogens
Restore soil’s natural balance

Thus, Beejamrutha becomes a living inoculant, turning every handful of soil into a micro-laboratory of life.

“Where chemical fertilizers kill life, Beejamrutha brings life back to the soil.”

7. Beejamrutha in the Subash Palekar ZBNF Model

In Subash Palekar’s Zero Budget Natural Farming system, Beejamrutha forms the first stage of soil and crop preparation, followed by:

Jeevamrutha – microbial booster for plant nutrition
Neemastra – natural pest repellent
Brahmastra and Agniastra – protective tonics for pest and disease control

Together, these create a self-sustaining organic ecosystem, ensuring that farming remains profitable, chemical-free, and environment-friendly.

8. Organic Mandya’s Mission: Bringing Back Natural Farming

At Organic Mandya, Beejamrutha is more than a farming input - it’s a symbol of regenerative agriculture.
By training farmers across Karnataka in natural practices, the organization helps reduce costs, restore soil fertility, and reconnect communities to nature.

Through farmer workshops, sweat donation drives, and organic product marketing, Organic Mandya continues to revive India’s ancient wisdom in modern agriculture.

“We don’t just grow crops; we grow soil, community, and consciousness.”

Conclusion: Beejamrutha - The Elixir of Soil Health

Beejamrutha embodies the spirit of self-reliance, simplicity, and sustainability.
Made from everyday natural materials, it transforms barren soils into fertile fields - nurturing both the planet and the farmer’s prosperity.

By adopting this Zero Budget Natural Farming technique, every farmer can take a step toward organic living, environmental healing, and food purity.