Manures and fertilisers


Manures and Fertilizers
    The dose of manures and fertilisers to be applied per unit area varies according to the soil fertility. Manuring for pepper vines is to be done in basins in a semicircular band on the northern side of the standard around the plants, 10-15 cm deep and 50-75 cm radius, depending upon the growth of the plants. Cattle manure/compost/ green leaves should be applied at the onset of the Southwest monsoon. It is desirable to apply lime at the rate of 500 g per vine in April-May in alternate years.
    The following is the nutrient dose for pepper (3 years and above):
    Per vine per year
    FYM or Compost or green leaves: 10 kg
    Castor cake: 500 g
    N: 100 g
    P205: 40 g
    K2O: 140 g
    A one-third dose should be applied for one year old plants and half dose for two year old plants. The fertilizers may be applied in two split doses, the first in May-June and the second in August- September.

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