RABI CROPS
Mustard
Mustard is one of India’s major edible oilseed crops, contributing significantly to domestic vegetable oil production
It is widely cultivated in northern and central India and plays an important role in enhancing farmers’ income during the rabi season
Mustard seed and oil are extensively used for cooking, food processing, medicinal purposes, and livestock feed (oilcake)
Why Your Mustard Needs Phosphorus?
Accelerating root
establishment &
nutrient uptake
Phosphorus promotes vigorous root growth and early crop establishment, enabling efficient nutrient uptake
Maximizing siliqua formation & oilseed
yield
Adequate phosphorus improves branching, flowering, siliqua formation, seed filling, and oilseed yield
Enhancing seed
quality & oil
content
Balanced phosphorus nutrition enhances seed quality, oil content, and overall nutrient-use efficiency
Mustard
Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
75
P
50
S
40
Micronutrient
Not applicable
OCP Nutricrops TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
109
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: Gujarat
Major Growing States: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal
Source: Crop Information
Source: Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
