RABI CROPS
Wheat
Wheat is India’s second most important food grain after rice and is a major contributor to national food security.
It is widely cultivated across the Indo-Gangetic Plains and serves as a staple food for a large proportion of the Indian population.
Wheat cultivation supports millions of farmers and contributes significantly to the country’s agricultural economy.
Why Your Wheat Needs Phosphorus?
Root Growth &
Nutrient Uptake
Phosphorus promotes vigorous root development, enabling efficient uptake of water and nutrients during early crop growth.
Grain Yield
& Quality
Adequate phosphorus supports tiller formation, spike development, and grain filling, leading to higher grain yield and improved grain quality.
Stress Tolerance
& Efficiency
Balanced phosphorus nutrition enhances nutrient-use efficiency and helps the crop perform better under moisture and environmental stress.
Wheat (Irrigated)
Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
120
P
60
K
40
Micronutrient
Not applicable
OCP Nutricrops TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
131
The Best Way to Apply
Apply 100% dose as basal, at the time of sowing. The fertilizers should be applied simultaneously with the seed using a seed-cum-fertilizer drill.
Wheat (Rainfed)
Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
40
P
20
Micronutrient
Not applicable
OCP Nutricrops TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
44
The Best Way to Apply
Apply 100% dose as basal, at the time of sowing. The fertilizers should be applied simultaneously with the seed using a seed-cum-fertilizer drill.
Selected State: Maharashtra
Major Growing States: Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat
Source: Crop Information
Source: Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
