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.
Bihar Chhattisgarh Gujarat Haryana Jharkhand Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Punjab Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh

Wheat

Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)

N

120

P

40

K

20

Micronutrient

FYM

20

Tonne

ThioUrea

0.05

%

(60 Ltr. water at the time of tillering)

Zinc Sulphate 33%

12 Kg

or

Zinc Sulphate(21%) and 1.5 Kg unslaked lime

2.5 Kg

(In 500 Ltr. of water, repeat after 15 days interval)

OCP Nutricrops TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)

Dose

88

The Best Way to Apply

Drill all TSP at the time of sowing via seed drill or broadcasting. Add 45 kg Urea per Ha while applying P from TSP.

Selected State: Rajasthan

Major Growing States: Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Gujarat

Source: Crop Information

Source: Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)