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Application of Micronutrient
  • 12.5 kg of micronutrient mixture formulated by the Department of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu, mixed with sand to make a total quantity of 50 kg/ha is to be applied.
  • Apply TNAU MN mixture @ 30 kg /ha as Enriched FYM (Prepare enriched FYM at 1:10 ratio of MN mixture & FYM ; mix at friable moisture &incubate for one month in shade).
  • (or) 5 kg Zn + 40 kg S + 1.5 kg B in deficient soils.
  • Zinc sulphate @ 37.5 kg/ha is recommended for hybrid maize in Zn deficient soils
  • Apply the mixture over the furrows and two thirds in the top of ridges, if ridge planting is followed.
  • If bed system of sowing is followed, apply the micronutrient mixture over the furrows.
  • Do not incorporate the micronutrient mixture in the soil.