- Top dressing;
Here the fertilizer is applied on the surface of the soil when crop has already established e.g. NPK fertilizers applied to make crop when it has reached knee height. - Band placement;
Here the fertilizer is applied between rows of crops in strips/bands; however, fertilizers should not be put too near or too far away plants.
- Spot application;
Here particulars spots/places are selected and fertilizers are applied in these places next to a seed/plant. - Ring placement;
Here fertilizers are placed in a ring from around the crop. The advantage is that crops are able to absorb s the nutrients from all sides. - Side dressing
Here fertilizers are placed in a band a few containers on the side of the crop, also applied after crop has established. - Plough sole;
Here fertilizer s are applied at ploughing time and mixed in the soil as ploughing takes place. - Fertigation method
Here soluble fertilizers are dissolved in irrigation water and delivered to the soil with the irrigation water. - Broadcasting method;
Here fertilizers are uniformly scattered over the soil surface and then ploughing into the soil. - Foliar application;
Here fertilizers to be applied are dissolved in water and sprayed onto the leaves of crops.
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