Sugarcane Nutrition Plan 2021
Major Nutrients:
Phosphorous, Nitrogen, Potash
Name |
Qty/ Acre (Bags) |
Qty Kgs/Lits per pack |
Time of Application |
Comments |
DAP |
1.5 |
75 |
At the time of soil preparation/sowing |
Mix with 2 bags V. Compost and apply |
V Ammonium phosphate |
1 |
10 |
Flood irrigate in May/ June |
100 % water soluble |
Name |
Qty/ Acre (Bags) |
Qty Kgs/Lits per pack |
Time of Application |
Comments |
V Ammonium Sulphate |
1 |
50 |
April |
Flooding/Side dressing |
Urea |
2.5 |
50 |
March/June/July |
Flooding/Side dressing |
Vital Urea (Sulfur coated urea) |
2 |
25 |
March / May |
Side dressing/broadcast (No flooding) |
Name |
Qty/ Acre (Bags) |
Qty Kgs/Lits per pack |
Time of Application |
Comments |
Vital Potash (Nitro Potash) |
1 |
20 |
May/ June |
Increase Yield & resistance against disease/lodging |
MOP/SOP |
1 |
50 |
At the time of soil preparation/sowing |
|
Micro Nutrients & Soil amendments |
Name |
Qty/ Acre (Bags) |
Qty Kgs/Lits per pack |
Time of Application |
Comments |
Humic Grow (Humic Acid) |
1 |
8 |
at sowing |
|
V Zinc (10%) |
4 |
3 |
with 1st Nitrogen application |
Promote tillering & crop growth |
V compost (Organic Fertilizer) |
2 |
25 |
Mix with Phosphatic fertilizer at sowing |
Enhance Fertilizer Use effeciency & microbial activity |
Note
1. Crop nutrition plan is a function of nutrient’s availability in soil. We encourage you to regularly have the soil tested.
2. The above recommendations are general recommendations. Please contact us for detailed discussions.
3. Use of soil amendments is highly recommended on soil with high ph (greater than 8.3) and organic matter less than 1%.