Method of fertilizer application

Method of fertilizer application

    Ring method
    • Fertilizers may be applied uniformly around the base of the tree upto a radius of 75cm leaving 0.50 m at the base of the tree and forked and incorporated into the soil, to a depth of about 15cm (6").
    • The bands are to be widened with age. However, in mature cocoa ( When canopy is properly closed) fertilizer should be broadcast on the soil surface through out the field.

    Irrigation in cocoa

    • Cocoa plants are sensitive to drought. Young trees requires more frequent irrigation.

    Summer irrigation :

    • Cocoa requires continuous supply of moisture for optimum growth and yield. If adequate water supply is not ensured during summer yields will be reduced drastically.
    • Interval of irrigation in South India during summer : Weekly intervals
    • When as a mixed crop with arecanut : Irrigate with 175 liters of water as per the schedule given hereunder;
      • November – December :Once in a week
        January – March : once in 6 days
        April – May : Once in 4- 5 days

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