Urea is used extensively in the fields. After some time of adding urea, the yield of the field starts getting affected. According to experts, urea is a chemical fertilizer which is considered a major source of nitrogen. It is very important for the growth of crops, but some crops do not need urea.
Urea is not applied in these crops
Pulse crops, such as gram, pea, and pigeon pea, perform the process of nitrogen fixation in their roots. In this process they absorb atmospheric nitrogen and convert it into a form useful for the plant. Therefore pulse crops do not need urea. Fiber crops which include cotton, flax and jute. These crops also do not require urea. Apart from these, tomato, brinjal and chilli are sensitive to urea. Using urea on these crops can cause burns on the leaves.
You can trust these things
From the soil test report you can know which nutrients are lacking in your farm and in what quantity. Based on this report you can use fertilizer. At the same time, experts of Krishi Vigyan Kendras can give correct information about the use of fertilizers for crops. Besides, you can also get correct information about the use of fertilizers from the research of agricultural universities.
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