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Rice NPK Planner

Plan urea, DAP and MOP for transplanted or direct-seeded paddy from the recommended N-P₂O₅-K₂O dose, split across the crop's growth stages.

Khaira (zinc deficiency) is the most common micronutrient disorder in lowland rice — skip ZnSO₄ only if a soil test shows sufficient zinc or it was applied last season.

Sources: ICAR — NRRI rice production package (120:60:40 HYV; N in 3 splits); ZnSO₄ 25 kg/ha for zinc-deficient rice soils (ICAR advisories)

Indicative planning figures based on published research averages. Local soil tests, varieties and weather change actual requirements — confirm with your agronomist or extension officer.

Farmers and agronomists rely on the free Rice NPK Planner for accurate, instant results in the field — no spreadsheet, no sign-up, and it works offline.

About Rice NPK Planner

Transplanted paddy is typically fertilized at around 120:60:40 kg/ha N-P₂O₅-K₂O, with nitrogen split across basal, tillering and panicle-initiation stages for efficiency. This planner adjusts the dose for your soil test, scales it to your field, and converts it into urea, DAP and MOP with a stage-wise nitrogen split.

How to use Rice NPK Planner

  1. 1Enter your field details and any soil-test values you have.
  2. 2Read the recommendation, converted into practical quantities.
  3. 3Follow the timing/application guidance shown with the result.

Why use Rice NPK Planner?

  • Based on standard ICAR / soil-science recommendations
  • Adjustable to your own soil test and field size
  • Results in real products and bags you can take to the dealer
  • Free, instant and fully in-browser

Frequently asked questions

How is nitrogen split for rice?+

Apply about 50% of the nitrogen with all the phosphorus and potash as basal, 25% at active tillering, and 25% at panicle initiation. Splitting cuts losses from a flooded field and matches the crop's uptake peaks.

Is the rice fertilizer dose the same for basmati?+

No — aromatic basmati is given less nitrogen (around 90 kg/ha or lower) to prevent lodging and protect aroma. Use a basmati-specific plan rather than the coarse-rice dose.

Is this tool free and private?+

Yes — completely free with no sign-up, and every calculation runs in your browser, so it works offline and your data never leaves the device.

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