ASSAM, DARJEELING, NILGIRIS (TAMIL NADU), KERALA

🍵 Fertilizer for Tea in India

Complete stage-wise fertilizer and nutrition program for Tea — NPK doses, micronutrient requirements, drip fertigation schedule and deficiency management.

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🌿 Growing Region

Assam, Darjeeling, Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu), Kerala

📅 Season

Perennial

🌴 Target Yield

2,000–3,000 kg made tea/ha

📌 Critical Micronutrients

Zinc, Magnesium, Boron, Sulphur

NPK Requirement for Tea

Full season: N:200, P:40, K:60 kg/ha (guideline — adjust based on soil test)

Soil type: Acidic, pH 4.5–5.5

Stage-wise Fertilizer Schedule

Growth StageRecommended Fertilizers & Doses
Pre-monsoon (Mar–Apr)Ammonium Sulphate 100 kg/ha — N + S, acidifying
First flush (Apr–May)Urea 60 kg/ha + Zinc EDTA 0.5g/L foliar
Second flush (Jul–Aug)Ammonium Sulphate 100 kg/ha — peak growth
Autumn flush (Oct)NPK 15:05:30 2 kg/acre + Magnesium Sulphate 3g/L

Key Products for Tea

💧 NPK Water Soluble ⚡ EDTA Micronutrients 🌿 Biostimulants Calcium Nitrate Boron 20% 📈 Dose Calculator

Common Deficiencies in Tea

View Deficiency Guide → 🔍 Disease Guide

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