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Annex 1
SOIL AND WATER TESTING LABORATORY FOR RESEARCH
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore. Ph: 042-99260319, Fax: 042-99260321, E-mail: [email protected]

SOIL ANALYSIS REPORT

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SOIL AND WATER TESTING LABORATORY FOR RESEARCH
AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore. Ph: 042-99260319, Fax: 042-99260321, E-mail: [email protected]

WATER ANALYSIS REPORT

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Annex- 3: Nutrient Uptake Curves for Some Crops

Sugarcane Nutrient Uptake Curve

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 Annex-4: Sample Fertigation Schedual for Maize
Particulars N P2O5 K2O
Nutrients Removal (Kg/Maund of Produce) 0.75 0.30 0.75
N P2O5 K2O
(Kg/Acre) (Kg/Acre) (Kg/Acre)
Nutrients Removal for 100 Maunds Yield of Maize 75 30 75
Percent Saving in Fertilizer through Fertigation 30 30 30
Remaining Nutrients after Fertilizer Saving 53 21 53
Nutrients Available in Soil 0 0 0
Remaining Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 53 21 53
Physiological Crop Stages
Crop life Days
Vegetable Phase (1-40 DAG) 40
Flowering Phase (40-60 DAG) 20
Cob Development Phase (60-90 DAG) 30
Grain Development Phase (90-120 DAG) 30
Total 120
Ratio and Ratio Days Calculation)
Ratio Ratio Days
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Vegetative Phase (1-40 DAG) 2 1 1 80 40 40
Flowering Phase (40-60 DAG) 3 1 2 60 20 40
Cob Development Phase (60-90 DAG) 2 0 4 60 0 120
Grain Development Phase (90-120 DAG) 1 0 2 30 0 60
Total 8 2 9 230 60 260
How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?
Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre)X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage
Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)
Nutrients kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/Season
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2O Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
Vegetable Phase (1-40 DAG) 40 0.457 0.350 0.202 0.843 0.574 0.404 33.710 22.951 16.154
Flowering Phase (40-60 DAG) 20 0.685 0.350 0.404 1.339 0.574 0.808 26.780 11.475 16.154
Cob Development Phase (60-90 DAG) 30 0.457 0.000 0.808 0.992 0.000 1.615 29.773 0.000 48.462
Grain Development Phase (90-120 DAG) 30 0.228 0.000 0.404 0.496 0.000 0.808 14.887 0.000 24.231
Total 120 1.826 0.700 1.817 3.670 1.148 3.635 105.150 34.426 105.000
Total fertilizer (kg/acre) 105 34 105
Number of fertilizer bags / acre 2.10 0.69 2.10
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System

Nutrients N-P2O5-K2O (kg/acre) 53 21 53

 Annex-5: Sample Fertigation Schedule for Cotton
Particulars N P2O5 K2O
Nutrients Removal (Kg/Maund of Produce) 2.31 0.52 2.24
N P2O5 K2O
(Kg/Acre) (Kg/Acre) (Kg/Acre)
Nutrients Removal for 50 Maunds Yield of Cotton 116 26 112
Percent Saving in Fertilizer through Fertigation 30 30 30
Remaining Nutrients after Fertilizer Saving 81 18 78
Nutrients Available in Soil 0 0 0
Remaining Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 81 18 78
Fertigation
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop Stage Days
N P2O5 K2O N P2O5 K2O
Vege. Growth Phase -1 ( 7 - 15DAG) 7 2 1 1 14 7 7
Veg. Growth Phase- 2 (15 - 32DAG) 18 2 1 1 36 18 18
Squares & flowering (32 - 57DAG) 25 2 1 2 50 25 50
Boll initiation (57 - 77DAG) 20 3 1 1 60 20 20
Boll Develop. Phase -1 (77 - 107DAG) 30 2 1 2 60 30 60
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Initial Boll Maturity (127 - 142DAG) 15 0 0 0 0 0 0
Late Boll Maturity (142 - 167DAG) 15 0 0 0 0 0 0
150 13 6 8 260 120 175
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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage
Frequency & Dose
Nutrients kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/growth stage
Crop Stage Days
N P2O5 K2O Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
Vege. Growth Phase -1 ( 7 - 15DAG) 7 0.242 0.152 0.448 0.461 0.249 0.896 3.226 1.740 6.272
Veg. Growth Phase- 2 (15 - 32DAG) 18 0.622 0.152 0.448 1.287 0.249 0.896 23.169 4.475 16.128
Squares & flowering (32 - 57DAG) 25 0.622 0.152 0.896 1.287 0.249 1.792 32.179 6.216 44.800
Boll initiation (57 - 77DAG) 20 0.933 0.152 0.448 1.963 0.249 0.896 39.263 4.973 17.920
Boll Develop. Phase -1 (77 - 107DAG) 30 0.622 0.152 0.896 1.287 0.249 1.792 38.614 7.459 53.760
Boll Develop. Phase -2 (107 - 127DAG) 20 0.622 0.152 0.448 1.287 0.249 0.896 25.743 4.973 17.920
Initial Boll Maturity (127 - 142DAG) 15 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Late Boll Maturity (142 - 167DAG) 15 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total fertilizer kg/acre 162 30 157
Nutrients NPK in kg/acre 78 18 78
Total number of bags/acre 3.24 0.60 3.14
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Recommendation
Particulars N P2O5 K2O
Nutrients Removal (Kg/Maund of Produce) 0.04 0.02 0.05
N P2O5 K2O
(Kg/Acre) (Kg/Acre) (Kg/Acre)
Nutrients Removal for 1500 Maunds Yield of Sugarcane 60 28 75
Percent Saving in Fertilizer through Fertigation 30 30 30
Remaining Nutrients after Fertilizer Saving 42 19 53
Nutrients Available in the Soil 0 0 0
Remaining Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 42 19 53

Ratio Ratio Days

Physiological Crop Stage Days
N P2O5 K2O N P2O5 K2O
After germaination 7-60 days 53 3 1 1 159 53 53
61 to 105 days 45 3 0.5 1 135 23 45
106 to 165 days 60 1 0.5 1.5 60 30 90
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Total 268 9 4 9 464 206 493

Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre)X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage
Fertigation
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Nutrients kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/growth stage
Crop Stage Days
N P2O5 K2O Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
After germaination 7-60 days 53 0.272 0.094 0.106 0.550 0.154 0.213 29.157 8.168 11.288
61 to 105 days 45 0.272 0.047 0.106 0.570 0.077 0.213 25.660 3.468 9.584
106 to 165 days 60 0.091 0.047 0.160 0.177 0.077 0.319 10.600 4.624 19.168
166 to 215 days 50 0.091 0.188 0.266 0.116 0.308 0.532 5.818 15.412 26.623
216 to 275 days 60 0.091 0.000 0.319 0.197 0.000 0.639 11.807 0.000 38.337
Total 268 0.815 0.376 0.958 1.610 0.616 1.917 83.042 31.672 105.000
Total fertilizer kg/acre 83 32 105
Nutrients NPK (kg/acre) 42 19 53
Total number of bags/acre 1.66 0.63 2.10
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Recommendation
Particulars N P2O5 K2O
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Nutrients Removal (Kg/Maund of Produce) 0.26 0.05 0.40
N P2O5 K2O
(Kg/Acre) (Kg/Acre) (Kg/Acre)
Nutrients Removal for 350 Maunds Yield of Potato 91 18 140
Percent Saving in Fertilizer through Fertigation 30 30 30
Remaining Nutrients after Fertilizer Saving 64 13 98
Nutrients Available in Soil 0 0 0
Remaining Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 64 13 98

Fertigation
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop Stage Days
N P2O5 K2O N P2O5 K2O
Establishment 20 1 1 1 20 20 20
Stolonization 18 4 1 1 72 18 18
Beginning of Tuberization 10 3 1 4 30 10 40
Tuber Filling Stage-1 12 2 0 4 24 0 48
Tuber Filling Sttage-2 10 0 0 1 0 0 10
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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage
Frequency & Dose
Nutrients kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/growth stage
Crop Stage Days
N P2O5 K2O Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
Establishment 20 0.436 0.265 0.721 0.896 0.435 1.441 17.925 8.702 28.824
Stolonization 18 1.745 0.265 0.721 3.742 0.435 1.441 67.351 7.832 25.941
Beginning of Tuberization 10 1.309 0.265 2.882 2.793 0.435 5.765 27.932 4.351 57.647
Tuber Filling Stage-1 12 0.873 0.000 2.882 1.897 0.000 5.765 22.764 0.000 69.176
Tuber Filling Sttage-2 10 0.000 0.000 0.721 0.000 0.000 1.441 0.000 0.000 14.412
Total 70 Total fertilizer kg/acre 136 21 196
Nutrients NPK (kg/acre) 64 13 98
Total number of bags/acre 2.72 0.42 3.92

* Source: Ahmad, N. and M. Rashid. 2003. Fertilizers and Their Use in Pakistan. National Fertilizer Development Centre (NFDC), Islamabad. Training Bulletin Third Edition - FAO

Note:

1. The sample fertigation schedule is a guideline. It can be slightly changed or adjusted according to the prevailing soil and other conditions.
2. Since fertigation starts from the very beginning, basal fertilizer dose has been ignored. However, if farmer intends to apply basal dose at the time of land preparation it is not prohibited.
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N P2O5 K2O
Particulars
(Kg/Acre)
Recommendation by Soil Fertility Research Institute 70 57 50
Percent Saving in Fertilizer through Fertigation 30 30 30
Remaining Nutrients after Fertilizer Saving 49 40 35
Nutrients Available in Soil 0 0 0
Remaining Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 49 40 35

Fertigation
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop Life Days
N P2O5 K2O N P2O5 K2O
Vegetative Growth 25 3 1 1 75 25 25
Vegetative - Flowering 15 2 1 2 30 15 23

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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage
Nutrients Fertilizer
Crop Stage Days Fertilizer (Kg/Acre/Day)
(Kg/Acre/Day) (Kg/Acre/Season)
N P2O5 K2O Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
Vegetative Growth 25 0.891 0.570 0.326 1.693 0.934 0.651 42.3 23.4 16.3
Vegetative - Flowering 15 0.594 0.570 0.488 1.047 0.934 0.977 15.7 14.0 14.7
Fruit Development - Harvest 30 0.594 0.570 0.651 1.047 0.934 1.302 31.4 28.0 39.1
Total 70 2.079 1.710 1.465 3.788 2.803 2.930 89.458 65.410 70.000
Total fertilizer kg/acre 89 65 70
Nutrients NPK (kg/acre) 49 40 35
Total number of bags/acre 0.98 0.80 0.70
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Kg/Acre
Recommendation by Soil Fertility Research Institute 123 73 75
Percent Saving in Fertilizer through Fertigation 30 30 30
Remaining Nutrients after Fertilizer Saving 86 51 53
Nutrients Available in the soil 0 0 0
Remaining Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 86 51 53
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Crop Life
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30 To 50 DAT 20 2 1 2 40 20 40
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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

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10 To 30 DAT 20 0.7 0.7 0.2 1.2 1.2 0.4 23.7 23.9 7.8
30 To 50 DAT 20 0.7 0.7 0.4 1.2 1.2 0.8 23.7 23.9 15.6
50 To 80 DAT 30 1.0 0.7 0.6 1.9 1.2 1.2 58.0 35.9 35.0
80 To 120 DAT 40 0.7 0.0 0.6 1.5 0.0 1.2 59.9 0.0 46.7
Total 110 3.1 2.2 1.8 5.8 3.6 3.5 165.3 83.8 105.0
Total fertilizer (kg/acre) 165 84 105
Fertilizer bags/acre 3.31 1.68 2.10
Nutrients NPK (kg/acre) 86 51 53
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Recommendation N P2O5 K2O
Nutrients Removal (Kg/Maund of Mroduce) 0.09 0.03 0.17
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(Kg/Acre) (Kg/Acre) (Kg/Acre)
Nutrients Removal for 450 Maunds of Tomato 41 14 77
Percent Saving in Fertilier through Fertigation 30 30 30
Remaining Nutrients after Fertilizer Saving 28 9 54
Nutrients Available in Soil 0 0 0
Remaining Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 28 9 54
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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

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Vegetative Stage - Flowering 40 2.0 0.3 2.0 80 12 80
Flowering - Fruitset Stage 40 2.0 0.8 3.0 80 32 120
Fruitset-Harvest Stage 25 1.0 0.0 1.0 25 0 25
Total 135 8 1 7 275 50 255

Crop Life Days Nutrients Kg/Acre/Day Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/Season

N P2O5 K2O Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
Establishment Stage 30 0.309 0.038 0.210 0.656 0.062 0.420 19.685 1.859 12.600
Vegetative Stage - Flowering 40 0.206 0.057 0.420 0.424 0.093 0.840 16.959 3.718 33.600
Flowering - Fruitset Stage 40 0.206 0.151 0.630 0.384 0.248 1.260 15.342 9.915 50.400
Fruitset-Harvest Stage 25 0.103 0.000 0.210 0.224 0.000 0.420 5.603 0.000 10.500
Total 135 0.825 0.246 1.470 1.584 0.534 2.940 57.589 15.492 107.100
Total fertilizer (kg/acre) 58 15 107
Fertilizer bags/acre 1.15 0.31 2.14
Nutrients NPK (kg/acre) 28 9 54
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
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Recommendation N P2O5 K2O
Nutrients Removal (Kg/Maund of Mroduce) 0.09 0.03 0.17
N P2O5 K2O
(Kg/Acre) (Kg/Acre) (Kg/Acre)
Nutrients Removal for 1473 Maunds of Tomato 133 44 250
Percent Saving in Fertilier through Fertigation 30 30 30
Remaining Nutrients after Fertilizer Saving 93 31 175
Nutrients Available in Soil 0 0 0
Remaining Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 93 31 175
Fertigation
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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Days Ratios Ratio Days

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Vegetative Stage - Flowering 40 2.0 0.3 2.0 80 12 80
Flowering - Fruitset Stage 40 2.0 0.8 3.0 80 32 120
Fruitset-Harvest Stage 25 1.0 0.0 1.0 25 0 25
Total 135 8 1 7 275 50 255

Crop Life Days Nutrients Kg/Acre/Day Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/Season

N P2O5 K2O Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
Establishment Stage 30 1.012 0.124 0.687 2.148 0.203 1.375 64.436 6.085 41.244
Vegetative Stage - Flowering 40 0.675 0.186 1.375 1.388 0.304 2.750 55.512 12.170 109.984
Flowering - Fruitset Stage 40 0.675 0.495 2.062 1.256 0.811 4.124 50.221 32.454 164.976
Fruitset-Harvest Stage 25 0.337 0.000 0.687 0.734 0.000 1.375 18.340 0.000 34.370
Total 135 2.700 0.804 4.812 5.185 1.748 9.624 188.508 50.710 350.574
Total fertilizer (kg/acre) 189 51 351
Fertilizer bags/acre 3.77 1.01 7.01
Nutrients NPK (kg/acre) 93 31 175
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 Annex-12: Fertigation Schedule for Cucumber (Open Field)
Recommendation N P2O5 K2O

Nutrients Removal (Kg/Maund of Produce) 0.09 0.04 0.11

Kg/Acre

Nutrients Removal for 400 Maunds of Cucumber 36 18 44

Percent Saving in Fertilizer through Fertigation 30 30 30

Remaining Nutrients after Fertilier Saving 25 12 31

Nutrients Availale in Soil 0 0 0

Remaining Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 25 12 31

Fertigation

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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Ratios Ratio Days

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Vegetative - -Flowering 15 2 1 1 30 15 15

Flowering- - fruitset 25 2 2 2 50 50 50

Fruitset-harvest 10 1 2 3 10 20 30

Total 60 8 6 7 120 95 105

Nurients Kg/Acre/Day Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/Season

Crop Life Days
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Establishment (10 DAG) 10 0.630 0.130 0.293 1.314 0.213 0.587 13.141 2.126 5.867

Vegetative - -Flowering 15 0.420 0.130 0.293 0.858 0.213 0.587 12.864 3.189 8.800

Flowering- - fruitset 25 0.420 0.259 0.587 0.802 0.425 1.173 20.053 10.630 29.333

Fruitset-harvest 10 0.210 0.259 0.880 0.346 0.425 1.760 3.456 4.252 17.600

Total 60 1.680 0.778 2.053 3.319 1.276 4.107 49.514 20.197 61.600

Total fertilizer (kg/acre) 50 20 62

Fertilizer bags/acre 0.99 0.40 1.23

Nutrients NPK (kg/acre) 25 12 31

Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 Annex-13: Fertigation Schedule for Cucumber (Tunnel)
Recommendation N P2O5 K2O

Nutrients Removal (Kg/Maund of Produce) 0.09 0.04 0.11

Kg/Acre

Nutrients Removal for 2143 Maunds of Cucumber 193 94 236

Percent Saving in Fertilizer through Fertigation 30 30 30

Remaining Nutrients after Fertilier Saving 135 66 165

Nutrients Availale in Soil 0 0 0

Remaining Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 135 66 165

Fertigation

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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Ratios Ratio Days

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Vegetative - -Flowering 7 2 1 1 14 7 7

Flowering- - fruitset 20 2 2 2 40 40 40

Fruitset-harvest 8 1 2 3 8 16 24

Total 45 8 6 7 92 73 81

Nurients Kg/Acre/Day Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/Season

Crop Life Days
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Establishment (10 DAG) 10 4.402 0.904 2.037 9.184 1.482 4.074 91.839 14.822 40.743

Vegetative - -Flowering 7 2.935 0.904 2.037 5.994 1.482 4.074 41.956 10.376 28.520

Flowering- - fruitset 20 2.935 1.808 4.074 5.607 2.964 8.149 112.141 59.290 162.974

Fruitset-harvest 8 1.467 1.808 6.112 2.417 2.964 12.223 19.335 23.716 97.784

Total 45 11.740 5.425 14.260 23.202 8.893 28.520 265.271 108.204 330.022

Total fertilizer (kg/acre) 265 108 330

Fertilizer bags/acre 5.31 2.16 6.60

Nutrients NPK (kg/acre) 135 66 165

Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 ANNEX-14: SAMPLE FERTIGATION SCHEDULE FOR PEAS

Recommendation N P2O5 K2O

Nutrient Removal (Kg/Maund of Produce) 0.62 0.20 0.50
Kg/Acre
Nutrient Removal for 400 Maunds of Peas 248 80 200
Percent Saving in Fertilizer through Fertigation 30 30 30
Remaining Nutrients after Ferilizer Saving 174 56 140
Nutrients Availale in Soil 0 0 0
Reamaining Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 174 56 140

Fertigation

Days Ratio Ratio Days

Crop Life
N P2O5 K2O N P2O5 K2O
Initial Stage 20 1 1 1 20 20 20
Development Stage 25 2 2 2 50 50 50

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Mid Stage 35 3 3 3 105 105 105
Total 80 6 6 6 175 175 175

Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day) = Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre)X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Days Nutrient kg/acre/day Fertilizer (kg/acre/day) Fertilizer kg/acre/Season

Crop life
N P2O5 K2O Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
Initial Stage 20 0.992 0.320 0.800 2.020 0.525 1.600 40.393 10.492 32.000
Development Stage 25 1.984 0.640 1.600 4.039 1.049 3.200 100.984 26.230 80.000
Mid Stage 35 2.976 0.960 2.400 6.059 1.574 4.800 212.066 55.082 168.000
Total 80.000 5.952 1.920 4.800 12.118 3.148 9.600 353.443 91.803 280.000
Total fertilizer (kg/acre) 353 92 280
Fertilizer bags/acre 7.07 1.84 5.60
Nutrients NPK (kg/acre) 174 56 140
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 Annex-15: Sample Fertigation Schedule for Melon
Recommendation N P2O5 K2 O
Kg/Acre
Recommendation by Soil Fertility Research Institute 64 82 25
Percent Saving in Fertilizer through Fertigation 30 30 30
Remaining Nutrients after Fertilizer Saving 45 57 18
Nutrients available in Soil 0 0 0
Remaining Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 45 57 18
Physiological Crop Stages
Crop life Days
0-14 Days after planting 14
15-28 Days after planting 14
29-56 Days after planting 28
57-78 Days after planting 22
79-93 Days after planting 15
Total 93

Ratio and Ratio Days Calculation Ratio Ratio Days

Crop life N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O

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0-14 Days after planting 1 1 1 14 14 14
15-28 Days after planting 1.5 1.5 1.5 21 21 21
29-56 Days after planting 2 2 2 56 56 56
57-78 Days after planting 1.5 1.5 1.5 33 33 33
79-93 Days after planting 1 1 1 15 15 15
Total 7 7 7 139 139 139
How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?
Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage
Nutrients kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/Season
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
0-14 Days after planting 14 0.322 0.413 0.126 0.524 0.677 0.252 7.337 9.478 3.525
15-28 Days after planting 14 0.483 0.619 0.126 0.786 1.015 0.252 11.005 14.216 3.525
29-56 Days after planting 28 0.645 0.826 0.252 1.048 1.354 0.504 29.347 37.910 14.101
57-78 Days after planting 22 0.483 0.619 0.189 0.786 1.015 0.378 17.294 22.340 8.309
79-93 Days after planting 15 0.322 0.413 0.126 0.524 0.677 0.252 7.861 10.154 3.777
Total 93 2.256 2.891 0.818 3.668 4.739 1.637 72.844 94.098 33.237
Total fertilizer (kg/acre) 73 94 33
Fertilizer bags/acre 1.46 1.88 0.66
Nutrients NPK (kg/acre) 45 57 17
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 Annex-16: Sample Fertigation Schedule for Citrus
Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6
Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6
Number of Plants / Acre 112
1st Year
Grams/Plant1
Particulars N P205 K2 0
Total plant nutrients required 100 50 50
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 70 35 35
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 70 35 35
Total quantity of nutrients (kg/acre) 8 4 4
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February 28 3 2 1 84 56 28
March 31 1 1 1 31 31 31
April 30 2 1 3 60 30 90
May-July 92 1 1 1 92 92 92
August 31 3 2 3 93 62 93
September-November 91 1 1 1 91 91 91
December - January 62 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 365 11 8 10 451 362 425

How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage

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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season

Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February 28 0.052 0.022 0.009 1.466 0.609 0.259
March 31 0.017 0.011 0.009 0.541 0.337 0.287
April 30 0.035 0.011 0.028 1.047 0.326 0.833
May-July 92 0.017 0.011 0.009 1.605 1.000 0.852
August 31 0.052 0.022 0.028 1.623 0.674 0.861
September-November 91 0.017 0.011 0.009 1.588 0.989 0.842
December - January 62 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 0.192 0.087 0.093 7.869 3.935 3.935

Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season

Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
February 28 0.104 0.036 0.019 2.926 0.998 0.518
March 31 0.033 0.018 0.019 1.032 0.552 0.574
April 30 0.071 0.018 0.056 2.136 0.535 1.666
May-July 92 0.033 0.018 0.019 3.062 1.639 1.703
August 31 0.104 0.036 0.056 3.239 1.105 1.722
September-November 91 0.033 0.018 0.019 3.029 1.621 1.685
December - January 62 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 0.380 0.143 0.185 15.424 6.450 7.869
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 137.206 57.377 70.000
N P205 K2 0
Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 70 35 35
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 2nd Year

Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6

Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6
Number of Plants / Acre 112

Grams/Plant
Particulars N P205 K2 0
Total plant nutrients required 200 100 100
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 140 70 70
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 140 70 70
Total quantity of nutrients (kg/acre) 16 8 8
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February 28 3 2 1 84 56 28
March 31 1 1 1 31 31 31
April 30 2 1 3 60 30 90
May-July 92 1 1 1 92 92 92
August 31 3 2 3 93 62 93
September-November 91 1 1 1 91 91 91
December - January 62 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 365 11 8 10 451 362 425

How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage

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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season

Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February 28 0.105 0.043 0.019 2.931 1.217 0.518
March 31 0.035 0.022 0.019 1.082 0.674 0.574
April 30 0.070 0.022 0.056 2.094 0.652 1.666
May-July 92 0.035 0.022 0.019 3.210 2.000 1.703
August 31 0.105 0.043 0.056 3.245 1.348 1.722
September-November 91 0.035 0.022 0.019 3.176 1.978 1.685
December - January 62 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 0.384 0.174 0.185 15.738 7.869 7.869

Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season

Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
February 28 0.209 0.071 0.037 5.852 1.996 1.037
March 31 0.067 0.036 0.037 2.064 1.105 1.148
April 30 0.142 0.036 0.111 4.273 1.069 3.333
May-July 92 0.067 0.036 0.037 6.124 3.279 3.407
August 31 0.209 0.071 0.111 6.479 2.209 3.444
September-November 91 0.067 0.036 0.037 6.057 3.243 3.370
December - January 62 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 0.760 0.285 0.370 30.848 12.900 15.738
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 274 115 140
N P205 K2 0
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System

Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 140 70 70

 3rd Year
Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6 Nutrient Removal (Kg/ton)2
Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6 N P205 K2 0
Number of Plants / Acre 112 9.0 2.0 11.7

Target Yield (tons/ha) - 3 year old plant 12 Kg/acre

Particulars N P205 K2 0
Nutrients required for target yield 44 10 57
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 31 7 40
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 31 7 40
Nutrients required in grams/plant 272 60 354
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February 28 3 2 1 84 56 28
March 31 1 1 1 31 31 31
April 30 2 1 4 60 30 120
May-July 92 1 1 1 92 92 92
August 31 3 2 5 93 62 155
September-November 91 1 1 1 91 91 91
December - January 62 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 365 11 8 13 451 362 517

How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

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Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February 28 0.204 0.038 0.077 5.698 1.052 2.154
March 31 0.068 0.019 0.077 2.103 0.582 2.385
April 30 0.136 0.019 0.308 4.070 0.563 9.232
May-July 92 0.068 0.019 0.077 6.241 1.728 7.078
August 31 0.204 0.038 0.385 6.309 1.164 11.924
September-November 91 0.068 0.019 0.077 6.173 1.709 7.001
December - January 62 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 0.746 0.150 1.000 30.595 6.799 39.773

Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season

Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
February 28 0.426 0.062 0.154 11.938 1.724 4.308
March 31 0.139 0.031 0.154 4.323 0.954 4.770
April 30 0.287 0.031 0.615 8.607 0.924 18.463
May-July 92 0.139 0.031 0.154 12.829 2.833 14.155
August 31 0.426 0.062 0.769 13.217 1.909 23.849
September-November 91 0.139 0.031 0.154 12.689 2.802 14.001
December - January 62 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 1.558 0.246 2.000 63.603 11.146 79.547
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 566 99 708
N P2O5 K2 O
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System

Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 272 60 354

 4th Year & Above
Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6 Nutrient Removal (Kg/ton)1
Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6 N P205 K2 0
Number of Plants / Acre 112 9.0 2.0 11.7

Target Yield (tons/ha) 20 Kg/acre

Particulars N P205 K2 0
Nutrients required for target yield 180 40 234
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 126 28 164
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 126 28 164
Nutrients required in grams/plant 1121 249 1457
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February 28 3 2 1 84 56 28
March 31 1 1 1 31 31 31
April 30 2 1 4 60 30 120
May-July 92 1 1 1 92 92 92
August 31 3 2 5 93 62 155
September-November 91 1 1 1 91 91 91
December - January 62 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 365 11 8 13 451 362 517
Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Crop life Days Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season

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February 28 0.838 0.155 0.317 23.468 4.331 8.871
March 31 0.279 0.077 0.317 8.661 2.398 9.822
April 30 0.559 0.077 1.267 16.763 2.320 38.019
May-July 92 0.279 0.077 0.317 25.703 7.116 29.148
August 31 0.838 0.155 1.584 25.982 4.796 49.108
September-November 91 0.279 0.077 0.317 25.424 7.039 28.831
December - January 62 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 3.073 0.619 4.119 126.000 28.000 163.800

Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season

Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
February 28 1.756 0.254 0.634 49.165 7.101 17.742
March 31 0.574 0.127 0.634 17.802 3.931 19.643
April 30 1.182 0.127 2.535 35.448 3.804 76.039
May-July 92 0.574 0.127 0.634 52.833 11.666 58.296
August 31 1.756 0.254 3.168 54.432 7.862 98.217
September-November 91 0.574 0.127 0.634 52.258 11.539 57.663
December - January 62 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 6.416 1.014 8.238 261.939 45.902 327.600
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 2330 408 2914
N P2O5 K2 O
Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 1121 249 1457
Source:
1. Pamphlet on Citrus Fruit by Dr. Altaf Ur Rehman published in 2011-12 by Directorate of Agriculture Information, 21-Sir Agha Khan Soyum Road, Lahore
2. Diagnosing Potassium Deficiency and Maximizing Fruit Crop Productivity by K.N. Tiwari Published in Better Crops/Vol. 89 (2005, No. 4)
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System

Note: The sample fertigation schedule is a guideline and necessary change can be made on the basis of the prvailing soil and climatic conditions.
 Annex-17: Sample Fertigation Schedule for Guava
Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6
Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6
Number of Plants / Acre 112
1st Year
Grams/Plant1
Particulars N P205 K2 0
Total plant nutrients required 60 30 30
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 42 21 21
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 42 21 21
Total quantity of nutrients (kg/acre) 5 2 2
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
January - February 59 1 1 1 59 59 59
March-April 61 3 2 2 183 122 122
May-July 92 1 1 1 92 92 92
August-September 61 3 3 5 183 183 305
October-December 92 1 1 1 92 92 92
Total 365 9 8 10 609 548 670

How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

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Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season

Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
January - February 59 0.008 0.004 0.004 0.457 0.254 0.208
March-April 61 0.023 0.009 0.007 1.419 0.526 0.430
May-July 92 0.008 0.004 0.004 0.713 0.396 0.324
August-September 61 0.023 0.013 0.018 1.419 0.788 1.075
October-December 92 0.008 0.004 0.004 0.713 0.396 0.324
Total 365 0.070 0.034 0.035 4.722 2.361 2.361

Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season

Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
January - February 59 0.016 0.007 0.007 0.928 0.417 0.416
March-April 61 0.048 0.014 0.014 2.947 0.862 0.860
May-July 92 0.016 0.007 0.007 1.447 0.650 0.648
August-September 61 0.047 0.021 0.035 2.879 1.292 2.149
October-December 92 0.016 0.007 0.007 1.447 0.650 0.648
Total 365 0.143 0.056 0.070 9.648 3.870 4.722
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 85.826 34.426 42.000
N P205 K2 0
Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 41 21 21
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 2nd Year
Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6
Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6
Number of Plants / Acre 112

Grams/Plant1
Particulars N P205 K2 0
Total plant nutrients required 120 60 60
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 84 42 42
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 84 42 42
Total quantity of nutrients (kg/acre) 9 5 5
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
January - February 59 1 1 1 59 59 59
March-April 61 3 2 2 183 122 122
May-July 92 1 1 1 92 92 92
August-September 61 3 3 5 183 183 305
October-December 92 1 1 1 92 92 92
Total 365 9 8 10 609 548 670

How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage

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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season

Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
January - February 59 0.016 0.009 0.007 0.915 0.508 0.416
March-April 61 0.047 0.017 0.014 2.838 1.051 0.860
May-July 92 0.016 0.009 0.007 1.427 0.793 0.648
August-September 61 0.047 0.026 0.035 2.838 1.577 2.149
October-December 92 0.016 0.009 0.007 1.427 0.793 0.648
Total 365 0.140 0.069 0.070 9.443 4.722 4.722

Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season

Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
January - February 59 0.030 0.014 0.014 1.771 0.833 0.832
March-April 61 0.094 0.028 0.028 5.719 1.723 1.719
May-July 92 0.030 0.014 0.014 2.762 1.299 1.297
August-September 61 0.090 0.042 0.070 5.494 2.585 4.299
October-December 92 0.030 0.014 0.014 2.762 1.299 1.297
Total 365 0.274 0.113 0.141 18.509 7.740 9.443
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 164.647 68.852 84.000
N P205 K2 0
Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 84 42 42
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6 3rd Year Nutrient Removal (Kg/ton)1
Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6 N P205 K2 0
Number of Plants / Acre 112 6.0 2.5 7.5

Target Yield (tons/ha) - 3 year old plant 15 Kg/acre

Particulars N P205 K2 0
Nutrients required for target yield 36 15 46
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 25 11 32
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 25 11 32

Nutrients required in grams/plant 227 94 283

Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
January - February 59 1 1 1 59 59 59
March-April 61 3 2 2 183 122 122
May-July 92 1 1 1 92 92 92
August-September 61 3 3 5 183 183 305
October-December 92 1 1 1 92 92 92
Total 365 9 8 10 609 548 670

How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage

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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season

Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
January - February 59 0.042 0.019 0.048 2.470 1.144 2.806
March-April 61 0.126 0.039 0.095 7.661 2.365 5.803
May-July 92 0.042 0.019 0.048 3.852 1.783 4.376
August-September 61 0.126 0.058 0.238 7.661 3.548 14.508
October-December 92 0.042 0.019 0.048 3.852 1.783 4.376
Total 365 0.377 0.155 0.476 25.496 10.623 31.870

Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season

Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
January - February 59 0.083 0.032 0.095 4.881 1.875 5.613
March-April 61 0.256 0.064 0.190 15.644 3.877 11.606
May-July 92 0.083 0.032 0.095 7.610 2.924 8.752
August-September 61 0.248 0.095 0.476 15.138 5.816 29.016
October-December 92 0.083 0.032 0.095 7.610 2.924 8.752
Total 365 0.753 0.254 0.951 50.882 17.415 63.739
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 453 155 567

Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 227 94 283

Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 4th Year & Above
Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6 Nutrient Removal (Kg/ton)1
Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6 N P205 K2 0
Number of Plants / Acre 112 6.0 2.5 7.5

Target Yield (tons/ha) - 2 year old plant 25 Kg/acre

Particulars N P205 K2 0
Nutrients required for target yield 61 25 76
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 42 18 53
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 42 18 53

Nutrients required in grams/plant 379 158 474

Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
January - February 59 1 1 1 59 59 59
March-April 61 3 2 2 183 122 122
May-July 92 1 1 1 92 92 92
August-September 61 3 3 5 183 183 305
October-December 92 1 1 1 92 92 92
Total 365 9 8 10 609 548 670

How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

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Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
January - February 59 0.070 0.032 0.079 4.117 1.906 4.677
March-April 61 0.209 0.065 0.159 12.769 3.942 9.672
May-July 92 0.070 0.032 0.079 6.419 2.972 7.294
August-September 61 0.209 0.097 0.396 12.769 5.913 24.180
October-December 92 0.070 0.032 0.079 6.419 2.972 7.294
Total 365 0.628 0.258 0.793 42.493 17.705 53.116

Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season

Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
January - February 59 0.138 0.053 0.159 8.134 3.125 9.355
March-April 61 0.427 0.106 0.317 26.073 6.462 19.344
May-July 92 0.138 0.053 0.159 12.684 4.873 14.587
August-September 61 0.414 0.159 0.793 25.230 9.693 48.359
October-December 92 0.138 0.053 0.159 12.684 4.873 14.587
Total 365 1.255 0.424 1.586 84.804 29.025 106.232
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 754 258 945
Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 378 157 472
Source:
1. Pamphlet on Fertilizer Recommendation for Better Production of Guava by Soil Fertility Research Institute, Punjab Agriculture Department, Thokar Niaz Beg, Multan Road, Lahore
2. Pamphlet on Guava by Fauji Fertilizer Comapany Ltd. Lahore Trade Centre, Shah Rahay Awan-I-Tajarat,, Lahore
3. Pamphlet on Production Technology of Guava by Fruit Research Station, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Jhang Road
4. Diagnosing Potassium Deficiency and Maximizing Fruit Crop Productivity by K.N. Tiwari Published in Better Crops/Vol. 89 (2005, No. 4)
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System

Note: The sample fertigation schedule is a guideline and necessary change can be made on the basis of the prvailing soil and climatic conditions.
 Annex-18: Sample Fertigation Schedule for Mango

Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6

Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6
Number of Plants / Acre 112
1st Year
Grams/Plant1
Particulars N P205 K2 0
Total plant nutrients required 120 40 100
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 84 28 70
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 84 28 70
Total quantity of nutrients (kg/acre) 9 3 8
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
June-August 92 2 2 2 184 184 184
September 30 3 2 3 90 60 90
October-January 123 1 1 1 123 123 123
February-May 120 3 3 3 360 360 360
Total 365 0 9 8 9 757 727 757

How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

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Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season

Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
June-August 92 0.025 0.009 0.021 2.295 0.797 1.913
September 30 0.0125 0.0087 0.0312 0.374 0.260 0.936
October-January 123 0.012 0.004 0.010 1.534 0.533 1.279
February-May 120 0.037 0.013 0.031 4.491 1.559 3.742
Total 365 0.087 0.035 0.094 8.695 3.148 7.869

Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season

Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
June-August 92 0.051 0.014 0.042 4.649 1.306 3.825
September 30 0.023 0.014 0.062 0.702 0.426 1.871
October-January 123 0.025 0.007 0.021 3.108 0.873 2.557
February-May 120 0.076 0.021 0.062 9.096 2.555 7.485
Total 365 0 0.175 0.057 0.187 17.555 5.160 15.738
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 156.161 45.902 140.000
N P205 K2 0
Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 84 28 70
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 2nd Year

Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6

Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6
Number of Plants / Acre 112

Grams/Plant
Particulars N P205 K2 0
Total plant nutrients required 230 60 100
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 161 42 70
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 161 42 70
Total quantity of nutrients (kg/acre) 18 5 8
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
June-August 92 2 2 2 184 184 184
September 30 3 2 3 90 60 90
October-January 123 1 1 1 123 123 123
February-May 120 3 3 3 360 360 360
Total 365 9 8 9 757 727 757

How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

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Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season

Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
June-August 92 0.048 0.013 0.021 4.399 1.195 1.913
September 30 0.019 0.013 0.031 0.561 0.390 0.936
October-January 123 0.024 0.006 0.010 2.941 0.799 1.279
February-May 120 0.072 0.019 0.031 8.607 2.338 3.742
Total 365 0 0.162 0.052 0.094 16.509 4.722 7.869

Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season

Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
June-August 92 0.098 0.021 0.042 9.053 1.959 3.825
September 30 0.035 0.021 0.062 1.054 0.639 1.871
October-January 123 0.049 0.011 0.021 6.051 1.310 2.557
February-May 120 0.148 0.032 0.062 17.711 3.833 7.485
Total 365 0 0.330 0.085 0.187 33.869 7.740 15.738
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 301 69 140

Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 157 42 70

Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6 3rd Year
Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6
Number of Plants / Acre 112

Grams/Plant
Particulars N P205 K2 0
Total plant nutrients required 250 60 100
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 175 42 70
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 175 42 70
Total quantity of nutrients (kg/acre) 20 5 8
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
June-August 92 2 2 2 184 184 184
September 30 3 2 3 90 60 90
October-January 123 1 1 1 123 123 123
February-May 120 3 3 3 360 360 360
Total 365 9 8 9 757 727 757

How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage

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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season

Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
June-August 92 0.052 0.013 0.021 4.782 1.195 1.913
September 30 0.078 0.013 0.031 2.339 0.390 0.936
October-January 123 0.026 0.006 0.010 3.197 0.799 1.279
February-May 120 0.078 0.019 0.031 9.356 2.338 3.742
Total 365 0 0.234 0.052 0.094 19.673 4.722 7.869

Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season

Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
June-August 92 0.107 0.021 0.042 9.884 1.959 3.825
September 30 0.164 0.021 0.062 4.918 0.639 1.871
October-January 123 0.054 0.011 0.021 6.607 1.310 2.557
February-May 120 0.161 0.032 0.062 19.339 3.833 7.485
Total 365 0 0.486 0.085 0.187 40.748 7.740 15.738
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 362 69 140

Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 175 42 70

Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6 4th Year
Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6
Number of Plants / Acre 112

Grams/Plant
Particulars N P205 K2 0
Total plant nutrients required 450 120 150
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 315 84 105
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 315 84 105
Total quantity of nutrients (kg/acre) 35 9 12
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
June-August 92 2 2 2 184 184 184
September 30 3 2 3 90 60 90
October-January 123 1 1 1 123 123 123
February-May 120 3 3 3 360 360 360
Total 365 9 8 9 757 727 757

How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage

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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage

Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season

Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
June-August 92 0.094 0.026 0.031 8.607 2.390 2.869
September 30 0.140 0.026 0.047 4.210 0.779 1.403
October-January 123 0.047 0.013 0.016 5.754 1.598 1.918
February-May 120 0.140 0.039 0.047 16.840 4.676 5.613
Total 365 0 0.421 0.104 0.140 35.411 9.443 11.804

Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season

Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
June-August 92 0.192 0.043 0.062 17.689 3.918 5.738
September 30 0.294 0.043 0.094 8.819 1.278 2.807
October-January 123 0.096 0.021 0.031 11.825 2.619 3.836
February-May 120 0.288 0.064 0.094 34.609 7.666 11.227
Total 365 0 0.871 0.170 0.281 72.943 15.480 23.608
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 649 138 210
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System

Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 315 84 105

 5th Year& Above
Plant to Plant Spacing (m) 6 Nutrient Removal (Kg/ton)3
Row to Row Sapcing (m) 6 N P205 K2 0
Number of Plants / Acre 112 6.7 1.7 6.7
Target Yield (tons/ha) - 4 and above years old plant 20 Kg/acre
Particulars N P205 K2 0
Nutrients required for target yield 54 14 54
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 38 10 38
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 38 10 38
Nutrients required in grams/plant 338 86 338
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
June-August 92 3 3 2 276 276 184
September 30 5 2 4 150 60 120
October-January 123 1 1 1 123 123 123
February-May 120 3 2 3 360 240 360
Total 365 0 12 8 10 909 699 787

How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage

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Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage
Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
June-August 92 0.125 0.041 0.096 11.526 3.803 8.875
September 30 0.209 0.028 0.193 6.264 0.827 5.788
October-January 123 0.042 0.014 0.048 5.137 1.695 5.933
February-May 120 0.125 0.028 0.145 15.034 3.307 17.364
Total 365 0 0.501 0.110 0.482 37.960 9.632 37.960
Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season
Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
June-August 92 0.255 0.068 0.193 23.430 6.235 17.750
September 30 0.442 0.045 0.386 13.264 1.355 11.576
October-January 123 0.085 0.023 0.096 10.442 2.778 11.866
February-May 120 0.261 0.045 0.289 31.268 5.421 34.729
Total 365 0 1.042 0.181 0.965 78.403 15.790 75.921
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 697 140 675
Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 338 86 338
Source:
1. Pamphlet on Cultivatio of Mango under Drip Irrigation by Directorate General Agriculture (Water Management) Punjab, 21 Agha Khan (Davis) Road, Lahore

2. Diagnosing Potassium Deficiency and Maximizing Fruit Crop Productivity By K.N. Tiwari published in Better Crops/Vol. 89 (2005, No. 4)
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 Annex-19: FERTIGATION SCHEDULE FOR YOUNG NON BEARING GRAPES - FIRST YEAR

Plant Spacing (Ft) 8

Row Spacing (Ft) 10
Number of Plants / Acre 545
Recommended Dose Grams/Plant1
N P2O5 K2 O
Total Nutrients to be Applied 60 120 140
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 42 84 98
Nutrients Available from Soil 0 0 0
Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 42 84 98
Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation (Kg/Acre) 23 46 53
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February - April (Vegetative Growth) 89 3 2 2 267 178 178
May-July (Vegetative Growth) 92 2 1 1 184 92 92
August-October (Vegetative Growth) 92 2 2 3 184 184 276
November-January (Vegetative Growth - Dormant) 92 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 365 7 5 6 635 454 546

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How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?
Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage
Nutrients / Acre / Day (kg) Nutrients / Acre / Season (kg)
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February - April (Vegetative Growth) 89 0.108 0.201 0.195 9.616 17.933 17.396
May-July (Vegetative Growth) 92 0.072 0.101 0.098 6.627 9.268 8.991
August-October (Vegetative Growth) 92 0.072 0.201 0.293 6.627 18.537 26.974
November-January (Vegetative Growth - Dormant) 92 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 0.252 0.504 0.586 22.869 45.738 53.361
Fertilizer / Acre / Day (kg) Fertilizer / Acre / Season (kg)
Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
February - April (Vegetative Growth) 89 0.149 0.330 0.391 13.235 29.398 34.792
May-July (Vegetative Growth) 92 0.113 0.165 0.195 10.442 15.194 17.982
August-October (Vegetative Growth) 92 0.070 0.330 0.586 6.478 30.389 53.947
November-January (Vegetative Growth - Dormant) 92 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 0.333 0.826 1.173 30.155 74.980 106.722
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 55 138 196
Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 42 84 98
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 FERTIGATION SCHEDULE FOR YOUNG NON BEARING GRAPES - SECOND YEAR

Plant Spacing (Ft) 8

Row Spacing (Ft) 10
Number of Plants / Acre 545
Recommended Dose Grams/Plant
N P2O5 K2 O
Total Nutrients to be Applied 70 140 160
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 49 98 112
Nutrients Available from Soil 0 0 0
Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 49 98 112
Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation (Kg/Acre) 27 53 61
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February - April (Vegetative Growth) 89 3 2 2 267 178 178
May-July (Vegetative Growth) 92 2 1 1 184 92 92
August-October (Vegetative Growth) 92 2 2 3 184 184 276
November-January (Vegetative Growth - Dormant) 92 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 365 7 5 6 635 454 546

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How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?
Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage
Nutrients / Acre / Day (kg) Nutrients / Acre / Season (kg)
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February - April (Vegetative Growth) 89 0.126 0.235 0.223 11.218 20.921 19.881
May-July (Vegetative Growth) 92 0.084 0.118 0.112 7.731 10.813 10.276
August-October (Vegetative Growth) 92 0.084 0.235 0.335 7.731 21.626 30.827
November-January (Vegetative Growth - Dormant) 92 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 0.294 0.588 0.670 26.681 53.361 60.984
Fertilizer / Acre / Day (kg) Fertilizer / Acre / Season (kg)
Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
February - April (Vegetative Growth) 89 0.173 0.385 0.447 15.441 34.297 39.762
May-July (Vegetative Growth) 92 0.132 0.193 0.223 12.182 17.727 20.551
August-October (Vegetative Growth) 92 0.082 0.385 0.670 7.558 35.453 61.654
November-January (Vegetative Growth - Dormant) 92 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 0.388 0.963 1.340 35.181 87.477 121.968
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 65 161 224
Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 49 98 112
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 FERTIGATION SCHEDULE FOR YOUNG NON BEARING GRAPES - THIRD YEAR

Plant Spacing (Ft) 8

Row Spacing (Ft) 10
Number of Plants / Acre 545
Recommended Dose Grams/Plant
N P2O5 K2 O
Total Nutrients to be Applied 80 160 180
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 56 112 126
Nutrients Available from Soil 0 0 0
Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation 56 112 126
Nutrients to be Applied through Fertigation (Kg/Acre) 30 61 69
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February - April (Vegetative Growth) 89 3 2 2 267 178 178
May-July (Vegetative Growth) 92 2 1 1 184 92 92
August-October (Vegetative Growth) 92 2 2 3 184 184 276
November-January (Vegetative Growth - Dormant) 92 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 365 7 5 6 635 454 546

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How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?
Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage
Nutrients / Acre / Day (kg) Nutrients / Acre / Season (kg)
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February - April (Vegetative Growth) 89 0.144 0.269 0.251 12.821 23.910 22.366
May-July (Vegetative Growth) 92 0.096 0.134 0.126 8.835 12.358 11.560
August-October (Vegetative Growth) 92 0.096 0.269 0.377 8.835 24.716 34.680
November-January (Vegetative Growth - Dormant) 92 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 0.336 0.672 0.754 30.492 60.984 68.607
Fertilizer / Acre / Day (kg) Fertilizer / Acre / Season (kg)
Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
February - April (Vegetative Growth) 89 0.198 0.440 0.503 17.647 39.197 44.733
May-July (Vegetative Growth) 92 0.151 0.220 0.251 13.923 20.259 23.120
August-October (Vegetative Growth) 92 0.094 0.440 0.754 8.638 40.518 69.361
November-January (Vegetative Growth - Dormant) 92 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365 0.443 1.101 1.508 40.207 99.974 137.214
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 74 184 252
Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 56 112 126
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System
 FERTIGATION SCHEDULE FOR BEARING GRAPES - FOURTH AND ABOVE YEARS
Plant Spacing (Ft) 8 Nutrient Removal (Kg/ton)3
Row Spacing (Ft) 10 N P205 K2 0
Number of Plants / Acre 545 8.0 2.0 9.0
3
Target Yield (tons/ha) - 4th and above years 40 Kg/acre
Particulars N P205 K2 0
Nutrients required for target yield 130 32 146
Percent saving in fertilizer through fertigation 30 30 30
Nutrients required after fertilizer saving 91 23 102
Nutrients available in soil 0 0 0
Remaining nutrients through fertigation 91 23 102
Nutrients required in grams/plant 166 42 187
Ratio Ratio Days
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February - April (Pruning+Flowering+Fruit Setting) 89 3 3 4 267 267 356
May-June (Berry Development) 61 3 3 2 183 183 122
July (Berry Development+Harvesting) 31 3 2 2 93 62 62
August (Harvesting) 31 3 1 6 93 31 186
September - October (Vegetative Growth) 61 8 5 6 488 305 366
November-January (No Irrigation and Fertigation) 92 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 365 0 20 14 20 1124 848 1092
How to Caculate Nutrient (Kg/Acre/Day)?

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Nutrient (kg/Acre/Day= Total Quantity of Nutrient for fertigation (Kg/Acre) X Ratio Days of Nutrient in the Stage
Sum of Ratio Days of the Nutrient No. of Fertigation Days in the Stage
Nutrients kg/acre/day Nutrient kg/acre/season
Crop life Days N P2O5 K2 O N P2O5 K2 O
February - April (Pruning+Flowering+Fruit Setting) 89 0.242 0.080 0.374 21.534 7.136 33.247
May-June (Berry Development) 61 0.242 0.080 0.187 14.759 4.891 11.394
July (Berry Development+Harvesting) 31 0.242 0.053 0.187 7.501 1.657 5.790
August (Harvesting) 31 0.242 0.027 0.560 7.501 0.828 17.371
September - October (Vegetative Growth) 61 0.645 0.134 0.560 39.358 8.151 34.181
November-January (No Irrigation and Fertigation) 92 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365.000 0.000 1.613 0.374 1.868 90.652 22.663 101.983
Fertilizer kg/acre/day Fertilizer kg/acre/season
Crop life Days Urea MAP SOP Urea MAP SOP
February - April (Pruning+Flowering+Fruit Setting) 89 0.492 0.131 0.747 43.761 11.698 66.494
May-June (Berry Development) 61 0.492 0.131 0.374 29.993 8.018 22.787
July (Berry Development+Harvesting) 31 0.503 0.088 0.374 15.597 2.716 11.580
August (Harvesting) 31 0.515 0.044 1.121 15.951 1.358 34.741
September - October (Vegetative Growth) 61 1.345 0.219 1.121 82.074 13.363 68.362
November-January (No Irrigation and Fertigation) 92 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total 365.000 0.000 3.347 0.613 3.736 187.377 37.152 203.966
Fertilizer/Plant (Grams) 344 68 375
Nutrient/Plant (Grams) 166 42 187
Fertigation Under Drip Irrigation System