At the time of land preparation

• Cattle manure or compost – 5 t/ha

Fertilizer dosage

• N:P₂O₅:K₂O- 30:15:30 kg/ha
  Method of application
  • Basal dose:
    • 75 % of N (22.5 kg/ha)
    • Full dose of P₂O₅ (15 kg/ha)
    • Full dose of K₂O (30 kg/ha)

Note: Balance Nitrogen as foliar spray at 3 per cent concentration, 20-35 days after sowing keeping the discharge rate at 500 l/ha.