KHARIF CROPS
BLACK GRAM / URAD
Black Gram (Urad) is an important pulse crop in India and help meet the country’s protein needs.
The crop enrich the soil naturally through Nitrogen fixation and reduce fertilizer needs for the next crop.
It’s short duration makes it useful for diversification and additional farm income.
Why Your Black Gram Needs Phosphorus?
Root development
& nodulation
Phosphorus promotes strong root growth and enhances nodulation, which is critical for biological Nitrogen fixation.
Energy transfer
& early growth
It is essential for ATP formation, supporting early plant vigor and establishment.
Yield & pod
development
Adequate Phosphorus improves flowering, pod setting, and seed development, increasing yield.
Black Gram
Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
20
P
40
K
20
Micronutrient
Not applicable
TSP Ki Paathshala – Recommended TSP Dosage
i :
For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
87
The Best Way to Apply
At the time of sowing by broadcasting.
Selected State: Uttar Pradesh
Major Growing States: Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, West Bengal
Disclaimer
The recommended doses of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sulphur (S) and micronutrients on this page have been compiled from publicly available resources of government agencies and agricultural universities. The Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) dosage has been calculated by our in-house agronomy team based on the recommended phosphorus (P) requirement. This information is a general guide and may vary with soil type, soil test results, crop variety, climate and local conditions. For best results, please adapt the recommendations for fulfilling the nutrient requirements (N,P,K, S and micronutrients) according to your soil, crop and local conditions with the help of an agronomist/agri-extension officer/agricultural expert.