Irrigated. NPK application at the time of land prepararion.
Fertilizer schedule
Sesame Fertilizer Schedule
Use the stage cards as a planning checklist, then read country notes for local fertilizer language (rates are not prescriptions).
Stage checklist
Basal NPK with attention to sulfur where soils are deficient.
Split nitrogen if leaching risk is high; keep adequate K for oil quality.
FAO fertilization notes
Excerpts from CropWhen calendar notes that mention fertilizer, manure, NPK, or related terms.
Reinfed. Early spring first plaughing and PK application in the March, Nitrogen application at the time of second plauging and land preparation before sowing.
Irrigated and Reinfed. Early spring first plaughing and PK application in the March, Nitrogen application at the time of second plauging and land preparation before sowing.
Fertilizers Urea and Dap are applied during planting
Rainfed, direct sowing, no fertilizer application at planting
Rainfed. Rarely fertlizer applied. Organic manure broadcast if used.
Irrigated. Early spring first plaughing and PK application in the March, Nitrogen application at the time of second plauging and land preparation before sowing.
Not irrigated. till. Culture marginal around boxes or in combination with the main crops. Contribution of 100 kg of fertilizer special "cotton" (NPKBS). Maturity is sometimes difficult to determier, harvesting itervient when the first basal leaves begin to open.
Fertilizer use per acre is as follows: At the time of planting either one bag of DAP plus half bag of urea OR one bag of Nitrofos plus half bag of urea should be applied. At the time of first irrigation, half bag of urea should be applied per acre.
FAQ: fertilizing Sesame
When should I fertilize Sesame?
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.