Papaya-Fertilizer information

The nutrient recommendation for Papaya is 240:240:480 gram NPK/plant. The quantity of straight fertilizers to get the above dose is worked out.

The fertilizers dose needed is 521 gram urea, 1332 gram rock phosphate and 801 gram Muriate of Potash respectively per plant. The fertilizers have to be applied in split doses.

The first split dose has to be applied within two months after planting. The urea, rock phosphate, Muriate of Potash needed at this time is 87 gram, 222 gram, 134 gram respectively per plant.

Subsequent application of fertilizer in papaya is recommended in every two months. The fertilizer has to be applied in the 4th, 6th, 8th 10th and 12th month. The urea, rock phosphate, Muriate of Potash needed at each time is 87 gram, 222 gram, 134 gram respectively per plant.

Lime or dolomite has to be applied in acid soils two weeks ahead of fertilizer application. Organic manure @ 25 kg/plant is recommended at planting time.

The fertilizers have to applied when there is sufficient moisture in the soil.