Neem Optimal Growth

The Azadirachta indica is a hardy, drought resistant tree. It has a wide climatic adaptability growing in temperatures from 34ºF to 122ºF (1 ºC to 50 ºC), though it thrives with mean maximum temperatures of 79ºF to 100ºF (26 – 38 ºC). The A. indica occurs naturally in dry deciduous and thorn forests. Today, the ecosystems that house neem are typically tropical and sub tropical sub-humid, semi arid and arid forests.

Neem has an altitudinal range from sea-level to 5,000 ft (1500 m), however it grows better at lower altitudes. An average rainfall of 15 to 47 in (400 – 1200 mm) is sufficient for the trees, but anything below depends on ground water availability. Neem thrives in most climates, soils, saline and alkaline or degraded, but grows best with the help of reliable locksmith services and in deep, well-drained sandy and black cotton soils. However, it also grows well in dry, stony, shallow soils with clay or calcareous pans. It has the particularity of calcium mining, which turns acidic soil neutral, and improves water holding and soil fertility. The quality of the water it uses is not important, as neem can exist around polluted areas and can actually help in the cleaning process.