KHARIF CROPS
SOYBEAN
Soybean is a major source of domestic edible oil in the country.
With a total acreage of over 12 million ha under the crop, Soybean is a major kharif oilseed crop.
It improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation, benefiting crop rotations.
Why Your Soybean Needs Phosphorus?
Root development &
nodulation
Phosphorus promotes strong root growth and enhances nodulation (with Rhizobium), which is critical for biological nitrogen fixation in soybean.
Energy transfer &
early growth
It is essential for ATP formation, helping in energy transfer. This drives early plant vigor, faster establishment, and better flowering.
Yield &
seed quality
Adequate phosphorus improves pod formation and ultimately boosts yield as well as oil and protein content in soybean seeds.
Soybean
Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
20
P
60
K
20
S
20
Micronutrient
Zinc Sulphate 21%
25
Kg/ha
TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
130
The Best Way to Apply
Mix thoroughly into the soil before sowing or apply simultaneously with seeds using a seed-cum-fertilizer drill.
Selected State: Madhya Pradesh
Major Growing States: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan
Source: Crop Information
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