Description

Benefits of NPK 12:61:00 (MAP – Mono Ammonium Phosphate)

12:61:00

NPK 12:61:00 is a high-phosphorus water soluble fertilizer mainly used for:

* Root development
* Early crop growth
* Flowering initiation
* Better fruit setting

It contains:

* 12% Nitrogen (N)
* 61% Phosphorus (P)
* 0% Potassium (K)

Main Benefits

1. Strong Root Development

High phosphorus promotes:

* Faster root growth
* Better root spread
* Strong crop establishment after transplanting

Very useful in:

* Cotton
* Chilli
* Tomato
* Paddy nursery
* Vegetables

2. Improves Flowering

* Encourages early flowering
* Improves pollen formation
* Reduces flower drop

3. Better Fruit & Pod Setting

* Improves fruit initiation
* Enhances seed and pod formation
* Increases crop uniformity

4. Quick Energy Transfer in Plants

Phosphorus is essential for:

* ATP energy transfer
* Cell division
* New tissue formation

This improves overall crop vigor and growth.

5. Fast Absorption

Since it is fully water soluble:

* Plants absorb nutrients quickly
* Gives fast visible response
* Ideal for foliar spray and drip fertigation

6. Better Nutrient Uptake

Helps crops absorb:

* Micronutrients efficiently
* Nutrients from soil more effectively

Especially beneficial in alkaline soils.

Recommended Usage

Foliar Spray

* 2–5 g per litre water

Drip/Fertigation

* 1–5 kg per acre depending on crop stage

Best Stages to Use

* Seedling stage
* Root initiation stage
* Before flowering
* Early flowering and fruit setting stage

Suitable Crops

* Cotton
* Chilli
* Tomato
* Onion
* Potato
* Banana
* Grapes
* Pomegranate
* Pulses
* Flowers

Important Precautions

* Avoid mixing directly with calcium fertilizers
* Spray during morning or evening
* Excess phosphorus may reduce zinc and iron uptake
* Maintain proper EC and pH during fertigation

Common Farmer Uses

* Root booster after transplanting
* Flowering support spray
* Stress recovery after heavy rain or heat
* Nursery growth improvement