Basal Application Fertilizers

Basal application fertilizers are applied near the base of the sown crop, usually one day before or after sowing, adding a top layer of nutrient-rich material or transplanting. Unlike normal broadcast where the fertilizers may get laterally spread far apart and promote weeds instead of the main crop, this method provides nutrients directly to the crop right from the early stages of growth.
They can be crucial during the initial stages of plant growth, particularly:

• At Sowing or transplanting to provide essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium directly to the roots.
• Early Growth Stages to support root development and early vegetative growth

What’s their geographical application patterns and crops?

Basal application fertilizers are used across various agricultural regions in India, particularly in the:

Northern Plains: For wheat, rice, and sugarcane
Western India : For cotton, vegetables, pulses and oilseed crops
Southern India: For rice, vegetables, and oilseeds and
Eastern India: For For rice and jute

Several types of crops in India benefit from basal application fertilizers. Cereals like rice, wheat, maize; vegetables like Tomatoes, potatoes and onions; pulses like chickpeas, lentils, beans and oilseeds such as groundnut and mustard.
They’re also beneficial for cash Crops such as cotton and sugarcane.

They are applied during the Kharif Season (Monsoon) for crops like rice, maize, and pulses. During the Rabi Season (Winter) they’re used for wheat, barley, and mustard. In summers they can be applied for short-duration crops like vegetables and pulses.
Basal application fertilizers play a vital role in ensuring healthy plant growth and maximizing crop yields. ICL provides a wide range of Basal application fertilizers sourced from amongst the purest of sources to give the best to your crops. For any further details specific to your region, crop or other requirements, consult your local ICL agronomist team for guidance.