National Crop Spray & Agronomy Schedule Matrix
Personalized day-by-day pesticide, fungicide, and fertigation calendars for 15 dominant Indian crops. Calculate upcoming spray dates, check 2-way tank mix compatibility, and prevent chemical precipitation.
Major Crops
15 Crops
Kharif, Rabi & Cash Crops
Growth Milestones
6 Stages
from seed dressing to harvest
Mixing Validator
2-Way
tank mix compatibility checker
Water Volume
15L/Acre
knapsack dosage formulas
Personalized Spray & Fertigation Schedule
Enter your sowing date to calculate exact upcoming spray timings, chemical doses, and water volume.
Bt Cotton
Kharif SeasonComplete 160-day scientific spray and nutrition schedule for Bt Cotton in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, and MP. Covers early sucking pests (thrips, jassids, aphids), square drop, pink bollworm management, and leaf reddening (Lalya) prevention.
Total Sprays
6 Sprays
Duration
160 Days
Stage 1: Seed Treatment & Sowing
Protection against seed-borne fungal rots, collar rot, and early sucking pests during seedling emergence.
Tank-Mix Recipe & Recommended Inputs:
| Input & Technical Molecule | Popular Example | Dose per Acre | Per 15L Knapsack | Agronomic Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carboxin 37.5% + Thiram 37.5% DSFungicide | Vitavax Power | 2.5g per kg seed | N/A (Seed Coating) | Eradicates seed-borne fungal spores |
| Imidacloprid 70% WSInsecticide | Gaucho | 5g per kg seed | N/A (Seed Coating) | Provides 25-day systemic shield against sucking pests |
Stage 2: Early Vegetative & Sucking Pest Shield
Crucial stage when young cotton seedlings are attacked by thrips and jassids causing leaf curling and stunted root growth.
Tank-Mix Recipe & Recommended Inputs:
| Input & Technical Molecule | Popular Example | Dose per Acre | Per 15L Knapsack | Agronomic Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetamiprid 20% SPInsecticide | Pride / Manik | 50-60g in 150L water | 6-8g | Systemic translaminar control of sucking pests |
| NPK 19:19:19 100% Water SolubleWater Soluble NPK | YaraMila / Mahadhan 19:19:19 | 1 kg in 150L water | 100g | Boosts early root expansion and lush vegetative growth |
| Humic Acid 98% FlakesBio-stimulant | V-Hume / Humesol | 250g in 150L water | 25g | Stimulates secondary white root growth |
Stage 3: Branching & Square Formation (Pre-Bloom)
Rapid formation of fruiting branches (sympodia) and squares (flower buds). Target whiteflies, aphids, and early square drop.
Tank-Mix Recipe & Recommended Inputs:
| Input & Technical Molecule | Popular Example | Dose per Acre | Per 15L Knapsack | Agronomic Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diafenthiuron 50% WPInsecticide | Pegasus | 250g in 150L water | 25g | Broad-spectrum translaminar control of whitefly nymphs and mites |
| NPK 0:52:34 (MKP)Water Soluble NPK | YaraTera Krista MKP | 1 kg in 150L water | 100g | High phosphate induces massive square and flower bud formation |
| Boron 20% SolubleMicronutrient | Borax Morarji / Agribor | 200g in 150L water | 20g | Strengthens square pedicels and prevents square drop |
Stage 4: Peak Flowering & Early Boll Formation
The most critical window of cotton cultivation. First pink bollworm moth flight arrives; target boll retention and fungal leaf spots.
Tank-Mix Recipe & Recommended Inputs:
| Input & Technical Molecule | Popular Example | Dose per Acre | Per 15L Knapsack | Agronomic Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorantraniliprole 18.5% SCInsecticide | Coragen | 60 ml in 200L water | 5 ml | Rynaxypyr ovicide and larvicide stops early boll borer larvae |
| Tebuconazole 25.9% ECFungicide | Folicur | 250 ml in 200L water | 20 ml | Protects tender bolls from Alternaria and Cercospora fungal spots |
| NPK 13:0:45 (Potassium Nitrate)Water Soluble NPK | Multi-K | 1.5 kg in 200L water | 110g | Supplies soluble potash to drive carbohydrate transport into developing bolls |
Stage 5: Active Boll Development & Lalya Prevention
Heavy boll load causes rapid nutrient drain. Target pink bollworm rosette flowers and prevent Magnesium/Nitrogen deficiency reddening (Lalya).
Tank-Mix Recipe & Recommended Inputs:
| Input & Technical Molecule | Popular Example | Dose per Acre | Per 15L Knapsack | Agronomic Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emamectin Benzoate 5% SGInsecticide | Proclaim | 80g in 200L water | 6-8g | Paralyzes Lepidopteran caterpillar nervous system within 2 hours |
| Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salt)Micronutrient | Mahadhan MagSul | 1 kg in 200L water | 80g | Restores chlorophyll center, curing red leaf disease completely |
| Neem Coated Urea (Spray Grade)Water Soluble NPK | IFFCO Urea | 1 kg in 200L water | 80g | Foliar nitrogen revives leaf vitality during heavy boll load |
Stage 6: Boll Bursting & Maturity
Final stage ensuring clean white lint, uniform boll opening, and zero staining from late sucking pests or sooty mold.
Tank-Mix Recipe & Recommended Inputs:
| Input & Technical Molecule | Popular Example | Dose per Acre | Per 15L Knapsack | Agronomic Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flonicamid 50% WGInsecticide | Ulala | 60g in 200L water | 5g | Stops feeding of late aphids and mealybugs, preventing honey-dew lint staining |
| Azoxystrobin 18.2% + Difenoconazole 11.4% SCFungicide | Amistar Top | 200 ml in 200L water | 15 ml | Ensures green leaf retention and protects open bolls from rot |
Tank-Mix Chemical & Fertilizer Compatibility Matrix
Check if two agrochemicals, micronutrients, or fertilizers can be safely combined in the same spray tank without precipitation or crop injury.
Examples: Chlorantraniliprole (Coragen), Flubendiamide
Examples: 100% Water Soluble Vegetative Grades
Safe & Highly Recommended
Modern diamides (Coragen) and neonicotinoids are fully compatible with neutral 19:19:19 and seaweed bio-stimulants, saving labour by combining pest protection with foliar feeding.
The Universal W-A-L-E-S Tank-Mixing Rule
Always follow this strict chronological sequence when mixing multiple products into your spray barrel to avoid nozzle clogging and curdling:
Water First
Fill spray tank with 50% clean water (pH 6.0 to 6.5). Never pour chemicals into an empty tank.
Agitation & WP
Start agitation and dissolve Wettable Powders (WP) and Water Dispersible Granules (WDG) completely.
Liquid SC / F
Add liquid Suspension Concentrates (SC), Flowables (F), and biological liquid inoculants.
Emulsifiable (EC)
Pour oil-based Emulsifiable Concentrates (EC) and Oil Dispersions (OD).
Soluble & Sticker
Add Soluble Liquids (SL), foliar NPK fertilizers (19:19:19), micronutrients, and silicone spreader last.
Knapsack Calibration & Nozzle Selection Guidelines
90% of chemical failures in rural India are caused by incorrect water volume, wrong nozzle selection, or bad spray water pH.
Hollow Cone Nozzles
Always use hollow cone nozzles for insecticides, fungicides, and foliar NPK sprays. Operates at 40 PSI to produce swirling fine droplets that coat both upper and lower leaf surfaces.
Flat Fan for Weedicides
Never use cone nozzles for herbicides. Flat fan (or floodjet) nozzles deliver coarse droplets at 15–20 PSI, preventing spray drift from hitting and burning non-target crops.
Spray Water pH (5.5 - 6.5)
Hard borehole water (pH > 8.0) breaks down organophosphates and diamides via alkaline hydrolysis within 30 minutes. Always add a mild acidifier/conditioner when water is alkaline.
Full-Season Crop Spray & Agronomy Schedules
Complete day-by-day pesticide, fungicide, and fertigation timelines for 15 major Indian crops.
Bt Cotton (कपास (बीटी कॉटन))
Gossypium hirsutum
Complete 160-day scientific spray and nutrition schedule for Bt Cotton in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, and MP. Covers early sucking pests (thrips, jassids, aphids), square drop, pink bollworm management, and leaf reddening (Lalya) prevention.
6 Key Sprays
6 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Paddy / Rice (धान (चावल))
Oryza sativa
Scientifically calibrated 135-day pest, disease, and fertigation schedule for direct-seeded and transplanted rice across Punjab, Haryana, UP, Bihar, WB, and AP. Covers stem borer, leaf folder, sheath blight, blast, and Brown Planthopper (BPH).
5 Key Sprays
5 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Wheat (गेहूं)
Triticum aestivum
High-precision Rabi wheat spray and nutrition calendar for Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, MP, and UP. Targeted management of Gulii Danda (Phalaris minor) weed, Yellow Rust, Aphids, and terminal March heat stress.
4 Key Sprays
4 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Chilli & Capsicum (मिर्च व शिमला मिर्च)
Capsicum annuum
Complete commercial spray calendar for green and dry red chilli growers in Andhra Pradesh (Guntur), Telangana, Karnataka, and MP. Targets Black Thrips (Thrips parvispinus), Yellow Mites, Gemini Leaf Curl Virus, Anthracnose Dieback, and blossom drop.
6 Key Sprays
6 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Soybean (सोयाबीन)
Glycine max
Streamlined 100-day Kharif soybean spray schedule for MP, Maharashtra (Vidarbha/Marathwada), and Rajasthan. Focused control of Girdle Beetle, Tobacco Caterpillar (Spodoptera), Semilooper, Rust, and high-oil pod development.
3 Key Sprays
3 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Sugarcane (गन्ना)
Saccharum officinarum
Full-season crop protection and fertigation management for plant and ratoon sugarcane in Maharashtra, UP, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Focuses on Early Shoot Borer, Internode Borer, Red Rot prevention, and high sucrose (Brix) recovery.
4 Key Sprays
4 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Tomato (टमाटर)
Solanum lycopersicum
Commercial spray schedule for hybrid tomato crops in Maharashtra (Nashik/Junnar), Karnataka (Kolar), AP, and HP. Comprehensive defense against Tuta absoluta pinworm, Early/Late Blight, Blossom End Rot, and fruit cracking.
6 Key Sprays
6 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Onion & Garlic (प्याज व लहसुन)
Allium cepa / Allium sativum
Scientifically formulated spray and nutrition schedule for Rabi and Kharif onion and garlic growers in Maharashtra (Nashik/Pune), MP, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. Targets Onion Thrips, Purple Blotch, Stemphylium Blight, and storage rotting.
4 Key Sprays
4 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Potato (आलू)
Solanum tuberosum
High-yield potato spray and nutrition schedule for UP (Agra/Aligarh), West Bengal, Punjab, and Bihar. Robust defense against Late Blight (Phytophthora infestans), Early Blight, Aphid virus vectors, and maximum tuber bulking.
4 Key Sprays
4 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Mustard & Rapeseed (सरसों व तोरिया)
Brassica juncea
High-oil mustard spray and nutrition schedule for Rajasthan, Haryana, MP, and UP. Targeted eradication of Mustard Aphid (Mahun/Chetpa), White Rust, Sclerotinia Stem Rot, and high sulphur/boron pollination booster.
3 Key Sprays
3 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Hybrid Maize (Corn) (मक्का)
Zea mays
High-density grain maize schedule for Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, and Maharashtra. Specialized management of invasive Fall Armyworm (FAW), stem borer, Turcicum leaf blight, and heavy cob grain filling.
3 Key Sprays
3 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Gram / Chickpea (Chana) (चना (छोला))
Cicer arietinum
High-yield Bengal gram spray schedule for MP, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Karnataka. Focused management of Fusarium Wilt, Cutworms, Helicoverpa Pod Borer (Ghati Kida), and profuse pod setting.
3 Key Sprays
3 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Groundnut / Peanut (मूंगफली)
Arachis hypogaea
High-oil groundnut spray calendar for Gujarat (Saurashtra), Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan. Focused control of Tikka Leaf Spot, Collar Rot, White Grub, and Gypsum pegging nutrition.
3 Key Sprays
3 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Banana (Grand Naine - G9) (केला (जी-9))
Musa acuminata
Full-season fertigation and crop protection blueprint for tissue-cultured Grand Naine (G9) banana in Maharashtra (Jalgaon), Gujarat, AP, and Tamil Nadu. Targeted control of Sigatoka Leaf Spot, Erwinia Rhizome Rot, Bunch Weevil, and 35+ kg bunch sizing.
4 Key Sprays
4 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
Grapes (Viticulture) (अंगूर (द्राक्ष))
Vitis vinifera
Export-grade viticulture spray and dip calendar for table grapes (Thompson Seedless / Sharad / Manik Chaman) in Maharashtra (Nashik/Sangli/Solapur). Rigorous protocols for Downy Mildew, Powdery Mildew, GA3 berry thinning, bunch dipping, and MRL compliance.
5 Key Sprays
5 Milestones
Key Controlled Pests:
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