CHILLI

Chilli is one of India’s major spice crops and is important for domestic use and exports.
It supports processing, trading, and spice-based industries across the country.
Chilli cultivation also provides strong income potential for farmers because of its high market value.

Why Your Chilli Needs Phosphorus?

Root development &
early establishment

Phosphorus promotes strong root growth, ensuring better nutrient and water uptake during early stages.

Flowering &
fruit development

It supports energy transfer (ATP), which is critical for flowering, fruit setting, and reduced flower drop.

Yield &
fruit quality

Adequate Phosphorus improves fruit size, uniformity, and overall yield as well as quality.
Telangana Andhra Pradesh

Chilli

Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)

N

120

P

25

K

50

Micronutrient

Zinc 5.0% + Manganese 2.0% + Iron 2.0% + Boron 0.5%

1.5

kg/acre

TSP Ki Paathshala – Recommended TSP Dosage i : For P Requirement (Kg/ha)

Dose

54

The Best Way to Apply

At the time of sowing by row placement or seed cum fertilizer drill

Selected State: Telangana

Major Growing States: Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

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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.

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

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Source: Crop Information

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

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