Approximately 31 to 37 % of oil is extracted from the Jatropha curca seed. It can be used for any diesel engine without modification.
Jatropha curca is resistant to drought and can be planted even in the semi-arid climates, and it thrives on any type of soil, grows almost anywhere; in sandy, gravelly and saline soils.
Jatropha curca has few inspect pests it is not browsed by cattle or sheep
Jatropha curca starts yielding from the second year onwards and continues for 40 years
Jatropha curca quickly establishes itself and will produce seeds round the year if irrigated.
Localized production and availability of quality fuel, remidiation of degraded land and mining sites over a period of time.
The Meal after extraction s an excellent organic manureĀ
(38%Protein N:P:K ratio 2.7:1.2:1).