What is the best fertilizer for vegetable crops in India?

For vegetables, water-soluble NPK fertilizers (19:19:19 or 12:61:0 for root development) combined with micronutrients like boron and calcium are recommended. Fertigation through drip irrigation gives best results for crops like tomato, capsicum, and cucumber.

When should I apply DAP fertilizer?

DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) should be applied at basal dose during sowing or transplanting, worked into the soil. It provides phosphorus for root development and nitrogen for early growth. Apply 50-100 kg/acre depending on crop and soil test recommendations.