At the time of land preparation

• Farmyard Manure (FYM): 10 t/ha

Fertilizer recommendation

• N:P₂O₅:K₂O - 20:80:30 kg/ha

Method of application

• For perennial crops, phosphorous @ 80 kg/ha and potash @ 30 kg/ha may be applied in subsequent years
• Application of lime @375 kg/ha is also recommended in acid soils