1. Simple Fertilizer Plan (Based on Crop)
Here’s a quick table for common Indian crops:
Crop Nitrogen (N) Phosphorus (P) Potassium (K) Fertilizers You Can Use
Wheat High Medium Low Urea + DAP
Paddy (Rice) High Medium Low Urea + SSP or DAP
Sugarcane High Medium High Urea + DAP + MOP
Potato Medium High High 10:26:26 NPK + Organic compost
Tomato Medium High Medium DAP + MOP + Compost/Vermicompost
Groundnut Low High High SSP (for P & Sulphur) + MOP
Chilli Medium High High DAP + MOP + Organic manure
Use half nitrogen at sowing and half after 30–40 days (as top dressing).
🐛 2. Vermicompost Preparation Method
Simple home/field process:
Dig a pit or use a plastic bin.
Layer cow dung and dry leaves/kitchen waste (avoid spicy/oily foods).
Introduce earthworms (Eisenia fetida or local red worms).
Keep it moist and covered (no sunlight).
Turn once in 10–15 days.
After 45–60 days, compost will be dark, earthy, and ready for use.
Use 2–3 kg per plant or 1 ton per acre for field crops.
🧪 3. Soil Testing Centers Near Vadodara
Some nearby options:
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Vadodara – Run by Anand Agricultural University.
Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC) – Offers soil health checkups.
IFFCO eBazar centers – Mobile testing van or lab-based reports.
Private labs like Mahindra Agribusiness, Yara India, or Coromandel International.
Or you can request a Soil Health Card through your local agriculture officer.
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