It is a byproduct of neem oil. I guess they grind up the seeds after they press the oil. The website where I bought my neem oil has neem seed cake, but Peaceful Valley Farms has the meal. I dont know how cost effective it is but I am gardening on a pretty small scale (containers on a small balcony)so cost is not that much of an issue. And it isnt much more expensive than the other ferts I use. The NPK ratio was recommended by some experienced citrus growers. Apparently that is the ratio citrus absorb nutrients. Most of them use chemical ferts and I like using organic. So I am trying to find something with that ratio. I dont think the ratio has to be exact but something in that neighborhood. I have read recommendations for alfalfa meal/pellets, but I also read it is pretty stinky as it breaks down, so I dont think I want to use it as a top dressing. I might get some to add to the mix when I pot my plants, but thought I would try something else for regular top dressing. I guess I will just give it a try, but I was hoping someone had used it before. Thanks, Lydia

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MBN, you might want to try posting this to the rose forum as well. This isn't as active as it once was. I wish I could help you. I suspect the Nseed would make a wonderful amendment as so many other meals are regularly used.