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It is better to apply Nitrogenous, Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers as basal doses and top dressing.
Apply DAP @ 100 kgs. per acre and Potash @ 50 kgs. per acre as basal dressing per year at the time of sowing of intercrops preferably in two split doses.
Urea @ 25 kgs. per acre thrice a year during first year and @ 50 kgs. per acre with irrigation at nearly 3 months interval i.e. total four times in a year from second year onwards.
Apply 10 kgs each of Zinc Sulphate and Ferrous Sulphate per acre per year.
Apply fertilizers when the field is free of weeds. Apply light irrigation after application of fertilizers. Never apply Zinc and Phosphatic fertilizers together.
Fertilizers should normally be applied to the whole field. Never apply fertilizers close to the stem or roots of young trees– keep a distance of 25-30 cms. otherwise the young plants may die because of dehydration.
Never apply basal doses of any chemical fertilizer in the pit at the time of planting of clonal plants. otherwise, it may cause damage to plants. Usually apply chemical fertilizers after about three months of planting the plants.
Avoid heavy compaction of soil at the time of planting as it may put barrier in providing adequate moisture to the rooting zone.
Ensure good deep irrigation in channels so that adequate moisture reaches the root zone particularly with first two irrigations. Repeat irrigations at 5 to 7 days interval during summer and hot months and twice in a month during winter season.
