Oil Crops Fertilizer Solutions
Optimized Nutrient Strategies for Palm Oil, Sunflower, and Rapeseed Growth
Introduction to Oil Crops
Oil crops—including oil palm, sunflower, rapeseed and other oil-bearing species—are vital for both food and industrial oil production. Proper nutrient management is crucial to maintain high bunch yield, fruit density, and oil content. For oil palm, maintaining a balance of macronutrients and micronutrients ensures sustained productivity over its long lifespan.
Nutrient Requirements
Essential nutrients to support oil formation, fruit filling, and yield optimization in oil crops.
| Nutrient | Function | Deficiency Symptoms | Recommended Fertilizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | Supports leaf area, bunch initiation, and oil synthesis | Pale fronds, slow growth | Urea, NPK 20-10-10 |
| Phosphorus (P) | Root development, early fruit set, and energy transfer | Poor root formation, delayed flowering | DAP, NPK 16-20-12 |
| Potassium (K) | Enhances oil content, fruit filling, and disease resistance | Leaf tip burn, small fruits | MOP, NPK 12-12-24 |
| Magnesium (Mg) & Sulfur (S) | Promote chlorophyll synthesis and oil accumulation | Yellowing leaves, reduced oil content | MgSO₄, S-enriched NPK |
| Boron (B) & Zinc (Zn) | Enhance flower fertility, fruit retention, and oil quality | Abnormal fruit set, empty bunches | Terafon® MicroOil (Zn+B) |
Fertilizer Recommendations
For oil palm and other oil crops, fertilization should align with vegetative growth, flowering, and fruiting stages to optimize yield and oil accumulation.
Pre-Planting / Establishment
Apply basal fertilizers rich in P and K to encourage root development and early canopy formation.
Vegetative Growth / Flower Initiation
Maintain a steady N supply and begin supplementing micronutrients like B and Zn to support flower differentiation.
Fruit Development / Oil Accumulation
Increase K and Mg during fruit formation to enhance oil concentration and reduce fruit drop.
Maintenance / Mature Phase
Adopt a balanced NPK regime with periodic foliar sprays to sustain high oil yield in mature oil palm plantations.
Recommended Products
Terafon® PalmGrow NPK 12-12-17+2Mg+TE
Terafon® OilMax K40
Terafon® MicroOil (Zn + B + S)
Terafon® SoilBoost Organic-Mineral
Application Guidelines by Growth Stage
Pre-Planting / Nursery
Vegetative / Flowering
Fruit Bunch Formation
Maintenance / Maturity
Results & Benefits
- Increased fresh fruit bunch (FFB) yield per hectare
- Higher oil extraction rate (OER) and oil quality
- Stronger root and leaf development
- Better resilience to nutrient and water stress
- Improved long-term soil fertility
Related Food Crops
Contact & Resources
Need guidance for your oil palm or oilseed fertilization program? Terafon agronomists can design site-specific nutrition strategies to optimize yield and oil recovery.
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