Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Manuring and Irrigation

Irrigation

• The plant is highly sensitive to moisture stress, supplementary irrigation is provided in hot season & mulching also practiced.
Manuring and fertilization

• The nutrient requirement of litchi is very high, The deficiency of N, P and K results in stunted growth and may even stop floral initiation.
  
• Therefore, suitable application of nutrients will ensure better production.
  
The recommended dosages of fertilizers are,

Age of tree	N(g/pl)	P(g/pl)	K (g/pl)	+30-40 Kg FYM/tree/Year Fertilizers are to be applied in 2 splits 1st during monsoon & 2nd after monsoon.
1st year	75	25	75
2nd year	100	25	100
3rd year	150	50	150
4th year	250	75	250
5th year	600	200	600