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Paddy nutrition and bio stimulants in Nalgonda, Telangana

Paddy in Nalgonda grows mostly on red soils. Usual season: Kharif (June to November) and Rabi (December to April).

Paddy farming in Nalgonda

Paddy is the main crop in canal and borewell-irrigated belts, and continuous rice cropping slowly drains zinc from the soil. In Nalgonda, Telangana, the soil is red soils. Red soils drain fast and are often low in organic carbon, zinc and boron, so split nutrition works better than one heavy dose.

Two problems Nalgonda growers keep an eye on in paddy are khaira disease and stem borer and leaf folder. Rusty brown spots and stunted patches in nursery or early field are the classic sign of zinc deficiency in rice.

Other crops grown around Nalgonda include cotton, citrus and chilli, so plan sprays crop by crop rather than one schedule for the whole farm.

Recommended products for paddy

Label dose for Paddy products
ProductLabel dose
Navasiri Zinc 39.5% (Zinc-Oxy)1-1.5 ml per 1 litre of water
Navasiri Zinc 33% (Soil)5-10 kg per acre
Navasiri Zinc 12%1 g per 1 litre of water
Kohinoor2.5 ml per 1 litre of water
Navasiri Soil Star5-10 kg per acre
N-CarbSoil application: 500 g per acre. Foliar spray: 3-5 g per litre

Stage-wise plan for Nalgonda

  1. Basal / transplanting

    Apply a zinc soil application such as Navasiri Zinc 33% (Soil) at 5-10 kg per acre as per label, mixed with the last puddling.

  2. Tillering (20-30 days)

    If leaves show rusty brown patches, use a zinc foliar spray and repeat after 7-10 days if symptoms continue.

  3. Pest-pressure window

    Kohinoor is positioned to improve resistance to stem borer and leaf folder; use it from early vegetative stage.

  4. Panicle initiation

    Support grain filling with a seaweed-based bio stimulant at label dose.

Common paddy problems

  • Khaira disease

    Rusty brown spots and stunted patches in nursery or early field are the classic sign of zinc deficiency in rice.

  • Stem borer and leaf folder

    Dead hearts and folded leaves reduce tillers; early protection is easier than late correction.

  • Uneven tillering

    Weak, uneven stands often point to low micronutrient availability after repeated rice crops.

Always follow the product label and consult your local agriculture officer. Results vary with soil, weather and management.

Paddy questions from Nalgonda farmers

Which bio stimulant or micronutrient is used for paddy in Nalgonda?

Farmers in Nalgonda, Telangana commonly look at Navasiri Zinc 39.5% (Zinc-Oxy), Navasiri Zinc 33% (Soil), Navasiri Zinc 12% for paddy. Doses on the label: Navasiri Zinc 39.5% (Zinc-Oxy): 1-1.5 ml per 1 litre of water; Navasiri Zinc 33% (Soil): 5-10 kg per acre; Navasiri Zinc 12%: 1 g per 1 litre of water. Always follow the label and check with your local agriculture officer.

What is the paddy season in Nalgonda?

Paddy in Nalgonda is typically grown in Kharif (June to November) and Rabi (December to April). Exact sowing dates depend on rainfall, irrigation and variety.

When should I spray micronutrients on paddy?

Basal / transplanting: Apply a zinc soil application such as Navasiri Zinc 33% (Soil) at 5-10 kg per acre as per label, mixed with the last puddling. Tillering (20-30 days): If leaves show rusty brown patches, use a zinc foliar spray and repeat after 7-10 days if symptoms continue.

How can I buy Navamitraa Agri Tech products in Nalgonda?

Call or WhatsApp 9703278789 with your village, crop and acreage. The team will guide you on the right product and how to get supply in Nalgonda.

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