RABI CROPS
Mustard
Mustard is one of India’s major edible oilseed crops, contributing significantly to domestic vegetable oil production
It is widely cultivated in northern and central India and plays an important role in enhancing farmers’ income during the rabi season
Mustard seed and oil are extensively used for cooking, food processing, medicinal purposes, and livestock feed (oilcake)
Why Your Mustard Needs Phosphorus?
Accelerating root
establishment &
nutrient uptake
Phosphorus promotes vigorous root growth and early crop establishment, enabling efficient nutrient uptake
Maximizing siliqua
formation & oilseed
yield
Adequate phosphorus improves branching, flowering, siliqua formation, seed filling, and oilseed yield
Enhancing seed
quality & oil
content
Balanced phosphorus nutrition enhances seed quality, oil content, and overall nutrient-use efficiency
Mustard
Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
80
P
40
K
40
S
40
Micronutrient
Not applicable
TSP Ki Paathshala – Recommended TSP Dosage
i :
For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
87
The Best Way to Apply
Apply at the time of sowing via broadcasting.
Selected State: Uttar Pradesh
Major Growing States: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, 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.