After reading this article you will learn about Fertilizers:- 1. Methods of Fertilizer Application 2. Time of Fertilizer Application 3. Factors Affecting Optimum Fertilizer Dose. Methods of Fertilizer Application: Various methods are used for fertilizer application. The methods are classified as follows: (A) Application of Fertilizers in Solid Form: I. Broadcasting: Evenly spreading the dry […]
Application of Fertilizers
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Relationship of Soil, Water and Fertilizer with Plants
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After reading this article you will learn about the relationship of soil, water and fertilizer with plants. Plants require a large amount of water for their growth and production. A good crop of wheat requires about 1000 kg of water to produce 1 kg of wheat. But only a fraction of this water is retained […]
Fertilizers Containing Phosphorus
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After reading this article you will learn about the fertilizers containing phosphorus. (A) Fertilizers Containing Water-Soluble Phosphorus: Characteristics: 1. Phosphate is water-soluble and quick acting (available). 2. Very less leaching loss in this group of fertilizers. 3. Should be applied in neutral and alkaline soils. 4. Superphosphate and, soil reaction. When superphosphate is applied to […]