Cotton Belt Fertilizer Guide: Maximizing Yield in Sindh and Punjab

Cotton remains a critical cash crop for Pakistan's textile-based economy. Proper fertilizer management is essential for achieving target yields of 30-40 maunds per acre in irrigated conditions. Recommended cotton fertilizer program: - At sowing: 1.5 bags DAP + 0.5 bag SOP per acre - 30 days after sowing: 1 bag urea per acre - At flowering: 0.5 bag urea + 0.5 bag SOP per acre - Foliar sprays: Boron and zinc at square and flowering stages Potassium is particularly important for cotton — it improves fiber quality, boll weight, and resistance to bollworm attack. Many farmers neglect potassium, resulting in premature leaf shedding and reduced picking duration. Contact Sultani Enterprises for customized cotton nutrition programs based on your specific soil conditions.