Why phosphorus and organic matter matter
Arecanut is grown in humid, high-rainfall areas where nutrients can wash out of the soil. Organic matter helps soil hold nutrients, and phosphorus supports root growth.
Published recommendations for arecanut
| Input | Published recommendation | Timing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic manure (bearing palm) | 12 kg green leaf and 12 kg compost or cattle manure per palm per year, with 100 g N, 40 g P2O5 and 140 g K2O, as recommended by ICAR-CPCRI | Fertiliser in two splits: 1/3 in April–May, 2/3 in September–October | ICAR-CPCRI, Arecanut cultivation practices |
| Organic manure (bearing palm) | Green leaf and compost, each 12 kg per palm per year, as recommended by KAU | September–October | KAU, Arecanut – manuring |
Note: No bone meal or vermicompost dose is given by these sources. The phosphorus recommendation is 40 g P2O5 per palm per year (ICAR-CPCRI).
These are general published recommendations for the crop, quoted as the source gives them. They are not FAMCO product doses. Follow a soil test and your local agriculture or horticulture office.
FAMCO products
Bulk sacks: bulk bone meal supplier. Product details: bone meal and vermicompost. Bone meal lab report (PDF).
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Sources
- ICAR-CPCRI, Arecanut cultivation practices (accessed 26 Oct 2026)
- KAU, Arecanut – manuring (accessed 26 Oct 2026)