Maximize Groundnut Yield: Balanced Fertilizers & Sulfur Key to Full Pods

• Groundnut cultivation in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, offers good income but requires proper techniques and balanced fertilizers to prevent production losses.
• Balanced fertilizer management at sowing is crucial; weak germination from unbalanced nutrients impacts plant count and pod development.
• Agricultural scientist Dr. Rajiv Singh recommends 8 kg Nitrogen, 20 kg Phosphorus, 8 kg Potash, and 8 kg Sulfur per acre at sowing.
• Sulfur is vital for groundnuts, an oilseed crop; deficiency causes yellowing leaves and stunted growth, often overlooked by farmers.
• Apply 10 kg bentonite sulfur per acre at sowing to ensure sufficient sulfur, promoting dark green leaves and healthy plant growth for better yield.

Why It Matters: Balanced nutrition, especially sulfur, at sowing ensures strong groundnut plants and full pods.