questions: query regarding fertilizer dose and method  of application 
 answers: apply fym/om @ 60 q, urea 18, and ssp 33, mop 9 kg /bigha.
method of application:
fym or compost should be applied during land preparation. the entire quantity of ssp and mop and half of the total urea is to be applied in furrows (8-10 cm deep) and covered with 4-5 cm of soil. sowing of seed should be done at least 2 days after fertilizer application. the remaining half of urea should be top dressed in two equal doses followed by earthing up; in each case. 35 days after germination or when the plants are at knee high stage and the second at the tassel initiation stage of the crop i.e. 45-60 days after germination or at the time of elongation of the flag leaf whichever is earlier.