At the time of land preparation

• Dolomite - 1 ton/ha
• Cattle manure or compost – 25 t/ha

Fertilizer dosage

• N:P₂O₅:K₂O- 80:50:150 kg/ha
  Method of application
  • Basal dose:
    • Full dose of P₂O₅ (50 kg/ha)
  • Two months after planting
    • One third dose of 25% N (6.6 kg/ha)
    • One third dose of K₂O (50 kg/ha)
  • Four months after planting
    • One third dose of 25% N (6.6 kg/ha)
    • One third dose of K₂O (50 kg/ha)
  • Six months after planting
    • One third dose of 25% N (6.6 kg/ha)
    • One third dose of K₂O (50 kg/ha)

  Note:

• 25 % recommended Nitrogen (20 kg/ha) is applied as chemical fertilizer, to meet the remaining 75%, Sow green manure cowpea in the interspaces @ 20 kg ha^-1 immediately after planting tannia and incorporate at 45-60 days.
• Application of N bio-fertilizer @ 10 g per plant within one month of planting.
• Application of neem cake in pits after one month of the bio-fertilizer application has to be done.