RABI CROPS
Groundnut
Groundnut is one of India’s most important oilseed crops and a major source of edible oil.
It is also a valuable food and cash crop that supports farmer income and rural livelihoods.
Being a legume, it helps improve soil fertility through Nitrogen fixation and fits well in crop rotations.
Why Your Groundnut Needs Phosphorus?
Root development
& nodulation
Phosphorus promotes strong root growth and enhances nodulation, which is critical for biological Nitrogen fixation in groundnut.
Energy transfer
& early growth
It is essential for ATP formation, supporting early plant vigor, better establishment, and flowering.
Pod development
& yield
Adequate Phosphorus improves peg formation, pod development, and ultimately enhances yield and oil content.
Groundnut
Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
25
P
50
K
75
Micronutrient
Zinc Sulphate
25
Kg/ha
Micronutrient mixture: 12.5 kg/ha
Applied at 40-45 DAS
Gypsum
400
Kg/ha
Micronutrient mixture: 12.5 kg/ha
Applied at 40-45 DAS
Iron Sulphate
1 %
Micronutrient mixture: 12.5 kg/ha
For Iron Deficiency: 3 sprays at 30, 40 and 50 DAS
Citric Acid
0.1 %
Micronutrient mixture: 12.5 kg/ha
For Iron Deficiency: 3 sprays at 30, 40 and 50 DAS
OCP Nutricrops TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
108.5
The Best Way to Apply
Apply P2O5 basal at sowing; Gypsum at 40-45 DAS (pegging); Micronutrient mixture at sowing. Apply at the time of sowing, dibble basal NPK fertilizer along with seed; broadcast Gypsum by the side of plants at pegging and incorporate by hoeing/earthing up.
Selected State: Tamil Nadu
Major Growing States: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu
Source: Crop Information
Source: Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
