RABI CROPS
Sorghum
Rabi sorghum is an important cereal crop cultivated primarily in the semi-arid regions of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and parts of Madhya Pradesh. It serves as a staple food and supports the livelihoods of farmers in rainfed areas.
The crop is valued for its superior grain quality, better taste, and high nutritional content, including carbohydrates, protein, dietary fibre, iron, and antioxidants. It is widely consumed as flour and traditional foods.
Rabi sorghum is highly drought tolerant and performs well under residual soil moisture, making it an ideal crop for sustainable farming in moisture-limited regions while also providing nutritious fodder for livestock.
Why Your Sorghum Needs Phosphorus?
Robust Root
Establishment
Phosphorus promotes vigorous root development and early crop establishment, enabling efficient utilization of residual soil moisture and nutrients.
Optimal Panicle
Development
Adequate phosphorus enhances tillering, panicle development, grain formation, and grain filling, resulting in higher grain yield and improved fodder quality.
Superior Stress
Resilience
Balanced phosphorus nutrition improves nutrient-use efficiency, strengthens crop resilience under moisture stress, and supports better grain quality and overall productivity.
Sorghum
Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
100
P
75
K
35
S
6
Micronutrient
Zinc Sulphate
15
Kg
Iron Sulphate
20
Kg
OCP Nutricrops TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
162.75
The Best Way to Apply
Dibble basal NPK fertilizer along with seed at sowing.
Selected State: Karnataka
Major Growing States: Karnataka
Source: Crop Information
Source: Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
