Fertilizer schedule
Use the stage cards as a planning checklist, then read country notes for local fertilizer language (rates are not prescriptions).
Work in compost or well-rotted manure; add a balanced basal dressing if soil tests low in P/K.
Band a light starter fertilizer near the row; avoid burning young roots with high-salt products.
Side-dress with nitrogen for leafy growth if leaves pale; water in thoroughly.
Shift toward potassium and steady moisture for fruiting vegetables (tomato, pepper, cucurbits).
Excerpts from CropWhen calendar notes that mention fertilizer, manure, NPK, or related terms.
The first harvest takes place 20 days after sowing and the last 40 jours.On generally direct seeding (20x20 cm) hill. The ririgation practiced in hill dry season (June-September or autajt times as needed). commonly apply organic manure.
Distance between the rows should be 24 to 28 inches, distance between the plants should be 2.5 to 3.2 inches. Farm yard manure should be applied 15 tonnes per acre, Nitrogen 20 Kg/acre, Phosphorus 20 Kg/acre, and pottash 25 Kg/acre should be applied.
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.
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.