Soil test based

One time basal application of P

 

Available P 12-25  kg ha-1: Apply P at the rate of 40 kg P2O5 ha-1 (SSP  @ 250 kg ha-1 or DAP@ 87 kg ha-1)

Available P < 12 kg ha-1  Apply 25 % more P2O5 

Available P > 25 kg ha-1 Apply 25 % less P2O5