Manures and fertilisers

Manures and fertilisers
  • The organic manure along with a half dose of fertilisers may be applied during May-June and the remaining quantity of fertilisers may be given during September-October, as a top dressing. The plants may be applied with manures and fertilisers as given below.

    • Recommended doses

    Per plant

    Per hectare

    Organic Manure FYM OR Compost

    Before planting

    15 kg

    3.5 tonnes

    After planting

    15 kg

    3.5 tonnes

    Fertilisers (NPK)

    First year

    20:18:50 g

    4.64:4.17:11.6 kg

    After 2nd year

    40:36:100 g

    9.28:8.34:23.2 kg

    After 5 years

    100:90:250 g

    28.20:20.85:58.0 kg

    After 10 years

    200:180:150 g

    46.40:41.70:116.0 kg

    After 15 years

    300:250:750 g

    69.60:58.12:174.0 kg
  • The application of coconut meal, bonemeal or fish meal at 2-5 kg/ plant is beneficial. The manures can be applied in shallow trenches dug around the plant, normally about 1-11/2 m away from the base.
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