METHODS OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION

   Various methods are used for fertilizer application. The methods are classified as follows:

Methods of Fertilizer Application

1-      Application in solid form:

a-      Broadcasting

i-                    Basal application

ii-                  Top dressing

b-      Placement

i-                    Plough sole

ii-                  Deep

iii-                Sub-soil

c-      Localized placement

i-                    Drill

ii-                  Band

iii-                Side dressing

iv-                Spot placement

v-                  Ring placement

2-      Application in liquid form:

a-      Foliar application

b-      Application in irrigation water