At the time of land preparation

• Farmyard Manure (FYM): 10 t/ha

Fertilizer recommendation

• N:P₂O₅:K₂O - 200:50:50 kg/ha

Method of application

• For top dressing, use 200 kg N/ha in two split doses, the first dose immediately after first cutting and the second dose during Northeast monsoon period
• If irrigation is available, topdressing can be given in more splits
• The fertilizer may be applied on either side of plants, along the row and earthed up