- Add well-composted FYM @ 10 tons/acre at the last ploughing.
- If soil test recommendations are not available, Apply UREA 20 kg, DAP 70 kg and MOP 35 kg per acre at sowing.
- Basal application in the crop can vary on soil, variety and other factors.
- In maize crop, total urea is required 75-90 kg/acre. This urea quantity should be distributed as following timing.
| Sr. No. | Crop stage | Nitrogen rate (%) |
| 1 | Basal (at sowing) | 20 |
| 2 | V4 (four-leaf stage) | 25 |
| 3 | V8 (eight-leaf stage) | 30 |
| 4 | VT (tasseling stage) | 20 |
| 5 | GF (grain filling stage) | 5 |
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