Fertilizer application

FERTILIZER:-

Banana is a heavy feeder and shows good response to manuring. It is advisable to have soil test before preparation of land so that appropriate recommendations could be given. However, the general recommendation is 200-220:60-70:300-410 gms of N:P:K ( Nitrogen: Phosphorus : Potassium) upto 300 days of planting as per growth.

 

SCHEDULE OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION:-

A.FLOOD/FURROW IRRIGATED FIELD:

• General recommendation:200-220 (N):60-70 (P):300-410(K) (gm/plant/year)
• This recommendation may vary from location to location as per the soil fertility level of the field.

Time of application:

Dosage –gm per plant

Fertilizer	45th day (gm)	90th day (gm)	135th day (gm)	180th day (gm)	225th day (gm)	270th day (gm)	Total (gm)
Urea	50	50	100	100	75	75	450
DAP	50						50
Single super Phosphate		300					300
Muriate of potash	75	75	125	125	100	100	600

Method & type of application:

Apply the fertilizer after opening a basin around the plant at a distance of 45cm, 60cm, & 75cm depending on the growth of plants. After the application of fertilizer cover the basin with soil & irrigate the field.

B.DRIP IRRIGATED FIELD:

Drip irrigation has the major advantage of using soluble fertilizer through the irrigation water, a technique called fertigation. Fertigation gives flexibility in application of fertilizer which enables to meet the specific crop requirements at various stages of growth.