Nutrient management by drip irrigation system in watermelon

Nutrient management by drip irrigation system in watermelon
  • In a drip irrigation system, along with water, fertilizers, insecticides and other soluble chemicals are delivered directly to the roots of plants.

  • In comparison to the traditional method, it saves a lot of chemical fertilizers along with water and efficient use of chemicals and fertilizers.

  • Farmers who have the facility of drip irrigation can do nutrient management by using the following products –

  • In a drip, Use urea 2 kg + 19:19:19 @ 3 kg + 13:00:45 @ 1 kg per acre per day from the sowing of watermelon till the tenth day.

  • In a drip, Use urea 1 kg + 19:19:19 @ 3 kg + 0:52:34 @ 1 kg + 13:00:45 @ 2 kg + Magnesium Sulphate 0.35 kg per acre per day from 11th day to 25th day of sowing.

  • In the drip, Use 19:19:19 @ 1 kg + 00:00:50 @ 1 kg + 0:52:34 @ 0.5 kg + 13:00:45 @ 1 kg per acre per day from twenty-sixth day to seventy-fifth day of sowing of watermelon. 

  • Keep in mind that without mixing the appropriate fertilizers, use them separately.

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