Nutrient Management in Chilli Crop

Chilli (Capsicum spp.) is a widely cultivated spice crop valued for its pungency, colour, and flavour, playing a crucial role in culinary, medicinal, and industrial applications. Effective crop management and a balanced nutrient supply are essential for achieving higher yields and superior quality. Proper Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) ensures vigorous plant growth, uniform fruit development, enhanced pungency (capsaicin content), and bright red colour while maintaining soil fertility and sustainability. By optimizing macronutrient (NPK) and micronutrient application based on soil status, chilli farmers can improve fruit sets, reduce disease susceptibility, and maximize market value.

Nutrient Application at Different Stages

  1. Nursery Stage:
    Application of VAM Plus (100g) and KAM POSHAK (100g) along with organic fertilizers in the nursery field (sufficient for 1 acre) enhances root development and improves stress tolerance, ensuring healthy seedlings ready for transplanting.
  2. Land Preparation:
    At the time of tillage, broadcasting fertilizers helps seedlings establish quickly after transplanting by providing essential nutrients for early growth.
    • Option 1: 50 or 100 Kg DAP; 25 Kg Urea and 50 Kg MOP.
    • Option 2: 100 Kg SSP; 50 Kg Urea and 50 Kg MOP + ZINC SUPREME (8 Kg/acre) and POSHAK HUMIC (500g).
      This ensures a strong foundation for initial vegetative growth and enhances nutrient availability in the soil.
  1. 15 to 30 Days After Transplanting:
    Application of bioinoculants at this stage improves soil nutrient solubility and absorption, promoting root penetration, vigorous vegetative growth, and stress tolerance.
    • Soil Application: AZOTOGRO (1L), PHOSPHOGRO (1L), AURENTIAGRO (1L), and POSHAK SPECIAL (1L) + KAM POSHAK (500g) and ZINC SUPREME (8 Kg) mixed with soil and applied near the root zone or given by drip.
    • Foliar Application: ZIMA (1.5mL/L)
      This stage is crucial for early plant establishment and nutrient uptake.
  1. 30 to 45 Days After Sowing:
    Supplementing with DAP and MOP ensures sufficient phosphorus and potassium for strong root development and early fruiting.
    • Soil Application: 50 or 100 Kg DAP and 25 Kg MOP (without direct contact with the plant).
    • Foliar Application: GALAXY (2.5mL/L) for improved nutrient absorption and plant health.
  1. 45 to 55 Days After Transplanting:
    Balanced application of 13:40:13 NPK fertilizer and boron enhances flowering and fruit set while improving overall plant vigour.
    • Drip Fertigation: 13:40:13 @ 2 Kg/acre every two days (if drip available) or soil drenching (2g/L).
    • Boron Application: BORON 20+ @ 1 Kg/acre through drip or foliar spray (2g/L).
    • Alternative: HIPPO @ 5 Kg/acre applied near the root zone to boost nutrient uptake and flower retention.
  1. 55 to 65 Days After Transplanting:
    Potassium application at this stage supports fruit development and improves quality.
    • Soil Application: 25 Kg MOP near the root zone (without touching the plant).
    • Boron Application: BORON 20+ @ 1 Kg/acre
    • Foliar Spray: SAPHALA (2.5mL/L) for improved fruit set and development.
  1. 65 to 75 Days After Sowing:
    Providing additional MOP or bioinoculants at this stage ensures continued nutrient availability and stress resistance.
    • Option 1: 50 Kg MOP per acre spread evenly.
    • Option 2: Bioinoculants (AURENTIAGRO, AZOTOGRO, PHOSPHOGRO, and POSHAK SPECIAL) @ 1L/acre via drip or soil application near the root zone.
    • Foliar Application: CHEVA (2g/L) to enhance fruit quality.
  1. 75 to 90 Days After Sowing:
    Nutrient supplementation at this stage ensures uniform fruit growth and quality enhancement.
    • Soil Application: 14:35:14 @ 50 Kg per acre near the root zone.
    • Foliar Application: FULL SIZE (2.5mL/L) and SAPHALA (2.5mL/L) to boost fruit size, colour, and yield.
  1. 90 to 110 Days After Sowing:
    Continued foliar feeding enhances fruit retention and disease resistance.
    • Foliar Application: GALAXY (2.5mL/L) and ZIMA (1.5mL/L) to maintain plant health and fruit quality.
  1. 110 to 140 Days After Sowing:
    Final nutrient applications ensure the last phase of fruit production maintains size, color, and market value.
    • Foliar Application: FULL SIZE (2.5mL/L) and BORON 20+ (2g/L).
    • Drip Fertigation Alternative: FULL SIZE (1L/acre) and BORON 20+ (1Kg/acre).
Additional Recommendations:
  • After every picking, Apply GALAXY, FLOURISH, ZIMA, or SAPHALA for high coverage.
  • For fruit quality, application of CHEVA or FULL SIZE as per the recommended dosage regularly after the initiation of flower.

By following this Integrated Nutrient Management Plan, chilli farmers can optimize their yield, enhance fruit quality, and ensure sustainable soil fertility for long-term productivity.

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