Introduction to Major Field Crops

Nutrient Management

Incorporate 10 tons of well decomposed farm yard manure or compost 2-3 weeks in advance helps for better availability of nutrients. In addition, crop demands 100 kg of nitrogen, 50 kg each of phosphorus and potassium per hectare. Apply 50 per cent of nitrogen and potash and full dose of phosphorus at the time of sowing. Top dressing of 25 per cent nitrogen and 50 per cent potash should be given at 30 days after sowing and remaining 25 per cent nitrogen at 60 days after sowing.