Crop Nutrition

When and how to use Nano Urea

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02 July 2022, New Delhi: For effective use of nano urea, it is essential to know when and how to use it. Mix 2-4 ml of Nano urea (4 % N) in one Litre of water and spray on crop leaves at its active growth stages.

Nano Urea
For best results apply 2 foliar sprays:
  • 1st spray: At active tillering/branching stage (30-35 Days after germination or 20-25 Days after transplanting)
  • 2nd spray: 20-25 days after 1st spray or before flowering in the crop.

Note: Don’t cut off basal nitrogen supplied through DAP or complex fertilizers. Cut only top-dressed Urea which is being applied in 2-3 splits. Number of sprays of Nano Urea can be increased or decreased depending upon crop, its duration and overall nitrogen requirement.The rate of nano urea 500 ml bottle is Rs. 240/-.

Important Instructions for use of nano urea: 
  1. Shake the bottle well before use​.
  2. Use flat fan or cut nozzles for uniform spraying on the foliage.​​
  3. Spray during morning or evening hours avoiding dew.​
  4. It is advised to repeat the spray, if rain occurs within 12 hours of Nano urea spray.​
  5. Nano Urea can easily be mixed with bio stimulants, 100 % water-soluble fertilizers and compatible agrochemicals. It is always advised to go for a jar test before mixing and spraying for checking the compatibility.

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