Consortium Bacterial Fertilizer is used by mixing it in the soil at the time of sowing of potatoes, which increases potato bushiness by 4-5% and also improves soil health.
It is recommended to mix 4 kg packet of Consortium Bacterial Fertilizer in 10 kg soil or cow dung manure and spray uniformly over one acre of field.
These bacterial fertilizers are available at the Microbiology Department of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana and various Krishi Vigyan Kendras at reasonable prices. More information regarding the benefits and uses of these fertilizers can be obtained from Punjab Agricultural University.
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Consortium Bacterial Fertilizer or TK is recommended by Punjab Agricultural University to increase production in potato crop. It is a mixture of three different bacteria, which include Azotobacter croocum, Bacillus subtilis, and Pseudomonas. These bacteria are helpful in fixing nitrogen, making insoluble phosphorus solubilized, and producing phytohormones for plant growth.