Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Manuring and Irrigation

Manuring

• Bearing trees of 10 years may be given 200 g N, 45 g P and 165 g K in addition to 50 kg FYM.
  
• Graded doses can be given from early stages depending upon the growth of the plant.
  
• Fertilizer should be applied 30cm away from the trunk only.
Irrigation

• Irrigation at 2 days interval will be optimum.
• Sprinkler irrigation to keep the top 60 cm of soil moist is the best.