Major Crops and Their Nutrient Requirements

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Food Crops

Rice Crop

Rice

Market Worth: $450 Billion

Nitrogen (N): 80-100 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P): 40-50 kg/ha

Potassium (K): 50-60 kg/ha

pH Requirement: 5.5 - 6.5

Wheat Crop

Wheat

Market Worth: $200 Billion

Nitrogen (N): 90-120 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P): 50-60 kg/ha

Potassium (K): 60-70 kg/ha

pH Requirement: 6.0 - 7.5

Pulses

Chickpea Crop

Chickpea

Use: Source of protein

Soil Requirement: Loamy and well-drained soil

Lentil Crop

Lentil

Importance: Rich in fiber and protein

Climate: Grows in cool weather

Oilseed Crops

Soybean Crop

Soybean

Use: Oil and protein-rich food

Climate: Grows in warm temperatures

Groundnut Crop

Groundnut

Use: Used for oil extraction

Climate: Requires well-drained sandy soil

Banana Crop

Banana

Nitrogen (N): 200-300 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P): 40-50 kg/ha

Potassium (K): 250-400 kg/ha

pH Requirement: 5.5 - 7.0

Mango Crop

Mango

Nitrogen (N): 100-200 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P): 50-80 kg/ha

Potassium (K): 100-150 kg/ha

pH Requirement: 5.5 - 7.5

Cash Crops

Sugarcane Crop

Sugarcane

Market Worth: $60 Billion

Nitrogen (N): 100-150 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P): 50-60 kg/ha

Potassium (K): 120-150 kg/ha

pH Requirement: 5.5 - 8.0

Cotton Crop

Cotton

Market Worth: $40 Billion

Nitrogen (N): 80-100 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P): 40-50 kg/ha

Potassium (K): 60-70 kg/ha

pH Requirement: 5.8 - 8.0

Jute Crop

Jute

Market Worth: $2 Billion

Nitrogen (N): 40-50 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P): 20-30 kg/ha

Potassium (K): 30-40 kg/ha

pH Requirement: 5.0 - 7.5

Tobacco Crop

Tobacco

Market Worth: $80 Billion

Nitrogen (N): 60-80 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P): 30-40 kg/ha

Potassium (K): 80-100 kg/ha

pH Requirement: 5.5 - 7.5

Tea Crop

Tea

Market Worth: $50 Billion

Nitrogen (N): 100-150 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P): 30-50 kg/ha

Potassium (K): 60-80 kg/ha

pH Requirement: 4.5 - 6.0

Plantation Crops

Coffee Crop

Coffee

Market Worth: $30 Billion

Nitrogen (N): 80-100 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P): 40-50 kg/ha

Potassium (K): 80-100 kg/ha

pH Requirement: 4.5 - 6.5

Rubber Crop

Rubber

Market Worth: $25 Billion

Nitrogen (N): 50-80 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P): 20-30 kg/ha

Potassium (K): 50-70 kg/ha

pH Requirement: 4.0 - 6.5

Coconut Crop

Coconut

Market Worth: $15 Billion

Nitrogen (N): 100-150 kg/ha

Phosphorus (P): 40-50 kg/ha

Potassium (K): 120-150 kg/ha

pH Requirement: 5.0 - 8.0