Quick fact sheet to explain nutrient placement.
- Nutrient placement is one of the 4R’s nutrient stewardship – Right Place
- Proper nutrient placement can increase yield potential and avoid nutrient and economic loss.
- Banding P fertilizer is especially effective in high pH, calcareous soils.
- Placement of N and P fertilizer in non-irrigated furrows can reduce losses in furrow irrigation.
- Placement options include broadcast, banding, foliar, and starter (pop-up).