RABI CROPS
Sugarcane
Sugarcane is a major commercial crop in India and a key raw material for sugar and related industries.
It also supports production of jaggery and ethanol, strengthening the agro-industrial value chain.
The crop is important for farmer income because of its large scale cultivation and assured market linkages.
Why Your Sugarcane Needs Phosphorus?
Root growth
& tillering
Phosphorus enhances root proliferation and tiller formation, ensuring better crop stand.
Early growth
& vigor
It supports energy transfer and promotes rapid early development.
Cane yield &
sugar recovery
Adequate Phosphorus improves stalk development, cane weight, and sucrose accumulation.
Sugarcane
Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
225
P
50
K
50
S
25
Micronutrient
FYM
30
Tonnes/ha
OCP Nutricrops TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
110
The Best Way to Apply
Drill all TSP at the time of sowing via broadcasting or furrow. Add 45 kg Urea per Ha while applying P from TSP.
Selected State: Haryana
Major Growing States: Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab
Source: Crop Information
Source: Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
