тАЛTo achieve higher and better quality wheat production, planning your fertilizer application based on soil testing is crucial.
тАЛ1. Pre-Sowing Preparation
- тАЛFarmyard Manure (FYM)/Compost: Before the final plowing, spread 20-25 cartloads per hectare of well-decomposed FYM or compost manure and mix it thoroughly into the soil.
тАЛ2. Major Nutrient Requirements (NPK)
тАЛThe required quantity of fertilizer (NPK) varies based on whether the crop is irrigated (timely or late sowing) or rainfed.
| Cultivation Type | Nitrogen (N) | Phosphorus (P) | Potassium (K) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigated (Timely Sowing) | 120 kg/hectare | 60 kg/hectare | 40 kg/hectare |
| Irrigated (Late Sowing) | 80 kg/hectare | 40 kg/hectare | 40 kg/hectare |
| Rainfed (Jirayat) | 40 kg/hectare | 20 kg/hectare |
3. Fertilizer Application Schedule
тАЛThe fertilizer dose for irrigated wheat must be split into two or three applications:
4. Micronutrient Management
- тАЛZinc and Iron Deficiency: If soil testing shows a deficiency of Zinc or Iron, apply 8 kg of Zinc Sulphate or 8 kg of Ferrous Sulphate (Heerakas) mixed with farmyard manure (in a 1:10 ratio) at the time of sowing.
- тАЛNote: Micronutrients should ideally be applied once every 3 to 4 years and only based on soil test results.
тАЛ5. Foliar Spray
- тАЛWhen the crop is in the grain filling stage, a foliar spray of 2% Urea solution (2 kg Urea mixed in 100 liters of water) can be applied to boost grain size and final yield.
