KHARIF 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
Gypsum
400
Kg/ha
Borax
1
Kg/ha
TSP Ki Paathshala – Recommended TSP Dosage
i :
For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
109
The Best Way to Apply
At the time of sowing, apply to soil by row placement or seed cum fertilizer drill.
Selected State: Tamil Nadu
Major Growing States: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
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.