USES COMPUTER AIDED TECHNOLOGY TO BRING YOU INCREASED YIELDS AND MAXIMUM PROFITS.

CIC Pohora has a computer controlled blending facility with integrated control systems to ensure the uniformity and accuracy of all its blends. This ensures a blend you can use confidently. The blending plants are conveniently situated in Kurunegala, within the Coconut Triangle as well as at Peliyagoda and Maho.

SOIL AND LEAF TESTING FACILITY:

CIC Pohora offers you the facility of testing Leaf / soil for the nutrient requirement of your estate. A custom blend could then be developed exclusively to your requirements.

TAMPER PROOF PACKAGING

CIC pohora is packed in sealed polythene liners with outer polypropaline covers to give the product added protection and to prevent tampering. You can therefore, rely on its correct weight, effectiveness and quality. We also provide the added service of delivering your fertilizer in sealed lorries at a reasonable cost.

C.R.I. RECOMMENDATIONS

C.R.I. makes two fertilizer recommendations to Coconut growers in Sri Lanka, known as Differential Fertilizer Recommendations (DFR) and General fertilizer Recommendations (GFR).

i) STANDARD MIXTURES

i) STANDARD MIXTURES
a)
 For Young Palms :

 
N
P
K
Mg
    i) YPM (U)
13
12
17
0
    ii) YPM (A)
9
11
11
0

RATE OF APPLICATION FOR YOUNG PALMS

Time after transplant
YPM Mixture (Grammes)
    6 Months
500
    1 Year
600
    2 Years
800
    3 Years
1000
    4 Years and upto bearing
1200 every six months

In addition to the application of the above mixture, ground Dolomitic limestone should be applied at the rate of 500g per palm per year
   
b)
 For Adult Palms :

    i) ACM + Urea (1kg/ Palm/ y) applied separately.
0
6
32
5
    ii) YPM (A)
12
6
32
0
  ii) SPECIAL MIXTURES
 
 
N
P
K
Mg
    Super Crop (A)
8
7
24
2
    Super Crop (U)
10
7
30
1
    King Coconut
7
7
21
5
  iii) FERTIGATION MIXTURE (Super Plus C)
  This totally soluble mixture which is suitable for micro irrigation (drip / sprinkler) systems, has proved to be very effective.
  iv) MICRO NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
 

BORACOL BSF 11 - Which consists of Zn, Cu, Mn, Mo, Fe, B should be applied along with the fertilizer at the following rates for optimum results.

Young Palms - 100g per palm every 6 months
Bearing Palms - 600g palm per year

RATE OF APPLICATION OF MIXTURES FOR ADULT COCONUT PLANTS

Rate of application of mixtures for adult palms would vary with the soil type and climate. The following table could be used as a guide in determining the appropriate does for cultivations yielding around 3000 nuts per acre per year.

Climatic Zone
Soil Type
Kg Dosage
(Kg/ Palm/ y)
    Wet Zone    Gravel / Cabook sand
3
   Loam or Clay
2
    Intermediate    Gravel or Sand
3
   Loam or clay
2
    Dry Zone    Gravel
3
   Loam or clay
2
   Sand
2.5

METHOD OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION

In the early stages (up to 1 1/2 years) fertilizer should be broadcast close to the palm covering the entire circle up to a distance of 0.3 meters (about 1') from the base and incorporated into the soil. As the palm grows older this area should be gradually extended up to about 1.5 meters (about 5') at the time of flowering.

On slopes, fertilizer should be applied on the upper side of the manure circle and incorporated into the soil.
Manure circle area should always be mulched.

FREQUENCY OF APPLICATION

Young Palms : At least half - yearly application of fertilizer is recommended. When circumstances permit, quarterly application may be adopted with advantage, particularly on sandy soils subject to heavy rainfall during the monsoons.

Adult Palms : Fertilizer application should be carried out annually. In areas where both monsoons prevail and particularly on sandy soils, half yearly application with each monsoon may be adopted with advantage. To realize the full benefits of fertilizer application along with organic manure, appropriate soil/water conservation techniques are essential.