KHARIF CROPS
COTTON
India is one of the world’s largest cotton producers and exporters.
A key commercial crop, cotton is grown in around 11-12 million ha in the Kharif season.
Cotton supports millions of farmers and drives allied activities like ginning, pressing, and transport.
Why Your Cotton Needs Phosphorus?
Strong root & early
crop establishment
Phosphorus promotes deep root development, helping cotton plants establish quickly, tolerate early stress, and use soil nutrients more efficiently.
Flowering, boll
formation & retention
It supports energy transfer (ATP), which is critical during flowering, leading to better boll setting, reduced shedding, and improved crop uniformity.
Yield & fibre quality
improvement
Adequate phosphorus enhances boll size, seed development, and ultimately improves yield as well as fibre strength and quality.
Cotton Irrigated (Hybrid)
Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
150
P
75
K
75
Micronutrient
Zinc Sulphate
2
Kg/acre
(2 times)
Magnesium Sulphate
2
Kg/acre
(2 times)
Boron
200
g/acre
(2 times)
TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
163
The Best Way to Apply
Mix thoroughly into the soil before sowing or apply simultaneously with seeds using a seed-cum-fertilizer drill.
Cotton Irrigated (Improved)
Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
48
P
24
K
24
Micronutrient
Zinc Sulphate
20
Kg/ha
(At Basal)
Magnesium Sulphate
10
g/l
(At 45 DAS and 75 DAS)
Boric
acid
1.5
g/l
(At 60 DAS and 90 DAS)
TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
52
The Best Way to Apply
Apply fertilizer in a 5 - 10 cm band beside the seed row or dibbled cotton. Ensure the fertilizer is placed 5 - 6 cm away from the seed.
Cotton Irrigated (BT)
Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
150
P
75
K
75
Micronutrient
Zinc Sulphate
20
kg/ha
(At Basal)
Magnesium Sulphate
10
g/l
(At 45 DAS and 75 DAS)
Borax/Boric acid
1.5
g/l
(At 60 DAS and 90 DAS)
TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
163
The Best Way to Apply
Apply fertilizer in a 5 - 10 cm band beside the seed row or dibbled cotton. Ensure the fertilizer is placed 5 - 6 cm away from the seed.
Cotton Rainfed
Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
150
P
75
K
75
Micronutrient
Zinc Sulphate
20
kg/ha
(At Basal)
Magnesium Sulphate
10
g/l
(At 45 DAS and 75 DAS)
Borax/Boric acid
1.5
g/l
(At 60 DAS and 90 DAS)
TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
163
The Best Way to Apply
Apply fertilizer in a 5 - 10 cm band beside the seed row or dibbled cotton. Ensure the fertilizer is placed 5 - 6 cm away from the seed.
Selected State: Andhra Pradesh
Major Growing States: Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Rajasthan
Source: Crop Information
Source: State-wise Information
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