RABI CROPS
Paddy
Paddy is one of India’s most important food crops and a major contributor to the national food grain basket.
It supports food and livelihood security and remains central to procurement and public food distribution systems.
It is a key crop in India’s agricultural economy and a major source of staple grain for the country.
Why Your Paddy Needs Phosphorus?
Root development
& early vigor
Phosphorus promotes strong root growth, enabling efficient nutrient and water uptake during early stages.
Tillering & crop
establishment
Adequate Phosphorus enhances tiller formation, ensuring uniform crop stand.
Yield & grain
quality
It supports panicle development and grain filling, improving yield and grain quality.
Paddy
Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
150
P
50
K
50
Micronutrient
Gypsum
500
Kg/ha
(Apply as basal, recommended for clay soils)
Zinc Sulphate
25
Kg/ha
(Mixed with 50 kg sand, applied just before transplanting)
OCP Nutricrops TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
108.5
The Best Way to Apply
Apply fully as basal, incorporated into puddled soil before transplanting.
Selected State: Tamil Nadu
Major Growing States: Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha
