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Fertilizer schedule

Chilli Fertilizer Schedule

Use the stage cards as a planning checklist, then read country notes for local fertilizer language (rates are not prescriptions).

9FAO fert notes
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Stage checklist

Soil preparation
1–3 weeks before sowing/transplant

Work in compost or well-rotted manure; add a balanced basal dressing if soil tests low in P/K.

At planting
Sowing or transplant day

Band a light starter fertilizer near the row; avoid burning young roots with high-salt products.

Vegetative growth
2–4 weeks after establishment

Side-dress with nitrogen for leafy growth if leaves pale; water in thoroughly.

Flowering / fruiting
At flowering / early fruit set

Shift toward potassium and steady moisture for fruiting vegetables (tomato, pepper, cucurbits).

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FAO fertilization notes

Excerpts from CropWhen calendar notes that mention fertilizer, manure, NPK, or related terms.

Algeria Littoral Center and East

Nursery pot. Planting = 20,000 to 25,000 plants / background ha-fertilizer: 30 to 35 tons of manure / ha, 180 to 200 U of N / ha, 80 to 100 U P / ha, 200 to 250 U k / ha-fertilization maintenance = 04 inputs: input 1 40 u N / ha and 30 U of K / ha before flowering-2nd intake 40U N / ha and 60 U of K / ha to nouaison- 3rd intake of 30 U N / ha and 60 U of K / ha in fruit-4th intake of 30 U of N / ha and 60 U of K / ha after harvest-iirigation: 4000 to 5000m3 / ha

Azerbaijan East Slopes

Irrigated. Land preparation with organic manure application. NPK application at the time of land preparation. Direc seedling plantation

Azerbaijan Northwest Coast Plain areas

Irrigated. Direc seedling plantation. Land preparation with organic manure application. NPK application at the time of land preparation.

Azerbaijan South-central Coast Plain areas

Irrigated. Direc seedling plantation under plastic tunnel with plastic cover 30-40 days at the beginning of vegetation. Autumn land preparation with organic manure application. NPK application at the time of land preparation.

Azerbaijan South-central Coast Plain areas

Irrigated. Autumn land preparation with organic manure application. NPK application at the time of land preparation. Direc seedling plantation.

Burundi Plain Imbo

The first harvest takes place 100 days after sowing and the last 150 days. generally done planting on hill and marshes. The ririgation practiced in hill dry season (June-September or autajt times as needed). commonly applied organic manure and a little less of NPK

Cape Verde Semi-arid areas and sub-humid medium-low altitude

Traditional irrigation and drip irrigation. Using well-adapted local varieties. Sowing in Pepinere with transplantation field 35-40 days after sowing. organic and mineral fertilization during site preparation. mineral fertilization cover. Major pest problems are tanned mites and powdery mildew and fruit fly.

Chad Sahelian Zone

Culture begins after the rains. Contribution of composts. The plants are produced in the nursery before being planted.

Chad Sudanian Zone

Culture begins after the rains. Grown on boards with exposed contribution of composts. We begin by setting up nurseries before preparing the boards. often brings organic manure. The plants are produced in the nursery before being planted.

FAQ: fertilizing Chilli

When should I fertilize Chilli?

Follow the stage cards above (soil prep → planting → mid-season). Exact rates depend on soil tests and local packages — FAO notes below show how growers describe fertilization in different countries.

Can I copy NPK numbers from the notes?

Treat them as historical/field guidance, not a prescription for your plot. Units and products differ by country. Confirm with agricultural extension before applying.

Not a fertilizer prescription. Over-application wastes money and can harm plants and waterways. Follow local extension packages.