Nutrient composition and agronomic role
- Nitrogen (10%): Provides a starter nitrogen dose for early seedling vigor without inducing excessive vegetative luxuriance.
- Phosphorus (26%): High water-soluble phosphate concentration that drives deep root elongation, root nodulation in legumes, and energy transfer.
- Potassium (26%): High potash concentration that enhances stem strength, drought and pest tolerance, enzyme activation, and fruit/grain filling.
Recommended target crops and placement
10:26:26 is particularly suited for crops with high phosphate and potash requirements, including potato, sugarcane, groundnut, soybean, mustard, cotton, and onion. It should be applied as a basal dressing at the time of sowing or transplanting, placed 5 cm below and to the side of the seed line to maximize root interception.
Soil test-based application guidelines
Fertilizer application rates should always be calibrated against a Soil Health Card analysis. In soils already rich in available potassium, combining single super phosphate (SSP) with urea may be more economical; in potassium-deficient soils, 10:26:26 provides a balanced, uniform granular application.
Official source
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Common questions
What nutrients are present in 10:26:26 fertilizer?
It contains 10% Nitrogen, 26% Phosphorus (P2O5), and 26% Potassium (K2O) in homogeneous granules.
When should 10:26:26 fertilizer be applied?
It is applied primarily as a basal fertilizer during final land preparation or at the time of sowing and planting.
Why is 10:26:26 preferred for oilseed and pulse crops?
Its high phosphorus promotes root nodulation while high potash improves oil synthesis and pod development.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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