At the time of land preparation

• Cattle manure or compost – 10 t/ha

Fertilizer dosage

• N:P₂O₅:K₂O- 75:50:75 kg/ha
• N:P₂O₅:K₂O- 50:25:50 kg/ha (Reclaimed alluvial soils of Kuttanad)
  Method of application
  • Basal dose:
    • Half dose N (37.5 kg)
    • Full dose of P₂O₅ (50 kg)
    • Full dose of K₂O (75 kg)
  • 4-5 weeks after planting
    • Remaining half of N (37.5 kg)