Question: query regarding nutrient management in litchi

Answer:  for age of tree 5 years apply farm yard manure (kg) – 50, urea (46% n) (g) – 500, superphosphate (16% p2o5 (g) – 700, muriate of potash (60% k2 o)(g) – 250
farm yard manure, super phosphate and muriate of potash should be applied in december under the tree canopy uniformly and should be mixed well with soil. urea should be split into tree equal parts for the first three years of age. after that it may be applied in two equal parts. apply urea in february; april and june to the young plants and in february and april to the bearing plants. in off year, non-bearing plants may not be given phosphorous and potash fertilizers and quantity of urea should also be halved.