Get exact fertilizer doses for your crop based on ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) recommendations. Enter crop, soil type, and field area to calculate Urea, DAP, and MOP quantities.
NPK stands for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K) — the three primary macronutrients in fertilizer. Nitrogen promotes leafy growth, Phosphorus supports root and flower development, and Potassium improves overall plant health and disease resistance.
Urea (CO(NH2)2) is the most widely used nitrogenous fertilizer in India. It contains 46% Nitrogen by weight. So to supply 46 kg of N, you need 100 kg of Urea. It is the cheapest source of nitrogen.
DAP (Di-Ammonium Phosphate) is a common fertilizer containing 18% Nitrogen and 46% P2O5 (phosphorus pentoxide). It is used as a basal dose at the time of sowing to supply both nitrogen and phosphorus.
MOP (Muriate of Potash) or KCl contains 60% K2O (potash). It is the primary source of potassium for crops. MOP improves crop quality, enhances drought resistance, and helps in disease prevention.
Split dose application means dividing the total fertilizer dose into multiple applications. The standard recommendation is: 50% as basal dose at sowing, 25% at tillering/vegetative stage, and 25% at flowering/reproductive stage. This improves nutrient use efficiency and reduces losses.