Fertilizer Recommendations for Early Cotton Sowing in Fertile Land

• The Department of Agriculture and the Government of Punjab have issued fertilizer recommendations for early cotton sowing.
• The recommended fertilizer quantities for fertile land are as follows:

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Fertilizer quantity in bags per acre:

• 1.5 bags DAP + 3.5 bags Urea + 1.5 bags SOP/SOP
• 4 bags Single Super Phosphate (18) + 4 bags Urea + 1.5 bags SOP/CAN/SOP
• 3.5 bags Nitrophos + 2.5 bags Urea + 1.5 bags SOP/SOP
• 3.5 bags Nitrophos + 4 bags Calcium Ammonium Nitrate + 1.5 bags SOP/SOP

Alternatively:

• Apply the full amount of phosphorus and non-nitrogenous fertilizers and a quarter of the nitrogenous fertilizer during land preparation. Apply the remaining nitrogenous fertilizer in 4 to 5 installments, ensuring application during crucial stages like flowering, boll formation, and after the first picking.

For further information, please consult your nearest agricultural officer.

Department of Agriculture and Government of Punjab

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