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Chikoo Farming: Apply Essential Fertilizers and Special Sprays for Bumper Yield
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News18•14-10-2026, 13:34
Chikoo Farming: Apply Essential Fertilizers and Special Sprays for Bumper Yield
- •For good chikoo production, apply 10 to 15 kg of well-rotted farmyard manure, 500 grams of nitrogen, 250 grams of potash, and 250 grams of phosphorus to each plant.
- •Maintaining soil fertility through balanced use of organic manure and fertilizers is crucial for healthy plant growth and high-quality fruit production.
- •Spray appropriate amounts of zinc sulfate or ferrous sulfate to overcome micronutrient deficiencies like zinc and iron in the plants.
- •Prevent flower dropping and improve the fruit-setting process by spraying 50 to 100 ppm of gibberellic acid at the right time.
Key Questions Answered
For good chikoo production, each plant requires about 10 to 15 kg of well-rotted farmyard manure, 500 grams of nitrogen, 250 grams of potash, and 250 grams of phosphorus mixed into the basin around the plant.
To prevent flowers from dropping and to support the fruit-setting process, District Horticulture Officer Dr. Puneet Kumar Pathak advises spraying 50 to 100 ppm of gibberellic acid at the right time and in the prescribed quantity.
In areas where zinc or iron deficiencies affect plant growth and fruit quality, an appropriate amount of zinc sulfate or ferrous sulfate should be sprayed to maintain plant health.
