Is there a choice to practice a particular method of application?
The method of application has to be chosen to suit the particular nutrient, the crop, as well as method of cultivation. Nitrogen is generally applied as broadcast to irrigated crops. Phosphorus needs to be placed near the plant rows. Potassium is also applied as broadcast. As all the 3 nutrients are applied using a complex fertilizer at the time of sowing or planting, it is a good practice to apply the fertilizer as placement. Micronutrients are mostly applied as foliar sprays.
