Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Manuring and Irrigation

Manuring

• 1 tonne of carambola fruit is reported to remove 1.28 kg N; 0.12 kg P, 1.58 kg K.
• No recommended fertilizer dose is available. Addition of ‘N’ fertilizer improves the yield.
• Normally organic manures are only applied.
Irrigation

• Irrigations are given during fruit development only if the weather is dry.
  
• Trees may be provided 200 litre/ tree/ weak in dry periods.
  
• Mulching will be very helpful in reducing weed growth and irrigation needs.