KCC transcript #27114
KERALA · THRISSUR · Nutrient Management
Query
Asked about the nutrient management of Banana.
KCC answer
The first split has to be applied in one month after planting. The urea, rock phosphate, Muriate of Potash needed at this time is 90 gram, 360 gram, 100 gram respectively per plant.
The second dose has to apply in two month after planting. The urea, rock phosphate, Muriate of Potash needed at this time is 70 gram, 800 gram, 100 gram respectively per plant.
The fertilizer dose at 3rd, 4th, 5th months are same and the dosage is 70 gram urea, 100 gram Muriate of Potash respectively each time.
The sixth dose has to be applied at just after complete bunch emergence. The fertilizer dose is 70 gram urea.
Lime or dolomite has to be applied in acid soils two weeks ahead of fertilizer application. Organic manure @ 10 kg/plant is recommended at planting time.
Apply the fertilizer 60-75 cm around the plant. Irrigate immediately after manuring.
| Sector | HORTICULTURE |
|---|---|
| Category | Fruits |
| Crop | Banana |
| Season | NA |
| Created (source) | 2025-05-01T14:58:00.44 |
| Last synced | 2026-04-03 15:00:03 |
Official agriculture information: agricoop.gov.in.
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