Fertilization of cocoa: suitable for an orchard growing method
Our recommendation for nutrigation by dripping system
Growing method: orchard.
Plant density: 950-1,330 / ha depending on soil fertility and climate.
Expected yield: 1-1.5 ton/ha of dry (7% humidity) beans + 1.4 t/ha of husks.
Plant density: 950-1,330 / ha depending on soil fertility and climate.
Expected yield: 1-1.5 ton/ha of dry (7% humidity) beans + 1.4 t/ha of husks.
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Nutrients removal (kg/ha) by the above yield*
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N
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P2O5
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K2O
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CaO
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MgO
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35
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13
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88
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12
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8
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* Mean values from data from Cameroon, Nigeria & Cote D’Ivoire.
Recommendation for Nutrigation by dripping system
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Growth stage
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Age
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Haifa products
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Rate (kg/ha/year)
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|---|---|---|---|
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Nursery
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5-12 months
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27 +
20 |
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Plantation, immature
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1-3
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Poly-Feed drip 14-7-21+2MgO+TE +
Magnisal (11-0-0-16) + Haifa cal |
80 +
30 + 60 |
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Plantation, 1st production
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3-4 years
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Poly-Feed drip 14-7-28+2MgO+TE +
Magnisal (11-0-0-16) + Haifa cal |
150 +
60 + 120 |
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Plantation, at production
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4 years and older
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Poly-Feed drip 14-7-28+2MgO+TE +
Magnisal (11-0-0-16) + Haifa cal |
330 +
120 + 250 |
It is recommended to distribute pod husks evenly in the orchard to reduce nutrients removal.
