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Tomato Farming: Expert Reveals Best Time to Apply DAP, Urea, and Potash for Optimal Yield.
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News18•28-09-2026, 15:36
Tomato Farming: Expert Reveals Best Time to Apply DAP, Urea, and Potash for Optimal Yield.
- •Proper fertilization at the right time is crucial for good tomato yield, beyond just irrigation and plant care.
- •When preparing the field, apply 4-5 metric tons of well-rotted cow dung manure or 2 quintals of vermicompost per acre.
- •Apply 25-30 kg of DAP per bigha during field preparation to provide nitrogen and phosphorus for initial plant growth.
- •About 20-25 days after transplanting, apply 10-15 kg of urea per acre to support plant growth and maintain green leaves.
- •When tomato plants start flowering, apply 10-15 kg of Muriate of Potash (MOP) per acre to aid flower and fruit formation.
Key Questions Answered
Farmers can apply 25 to 30 kg of DAP per bigha when preparing the field to provide initial nitrogen and phosphorus. Urea should be applied about 20 to 25 days after transplanting tomato plants at a rate of 10 to 15 kg per acre to boost growth and keep leaves green.
When preparing the field, it is beneficial to apply approximately 4 to 5 metric tons of well-rotted cow dung manure or 2 quintals of vermicompost per acre to improve soil fertility and help plant roots grow well.
When tomato plants start flowering, the need for potash increases, and 10 to 15 kg of Muriate of Potash (MOP) can be given per acre to help with flower and fruit formation.
