Burley tobacco yield and quality as influenced by N and k fertilization in Alfisols

Field trials were conducted for two consecutive cropping seasons of 1997–98 and 1998–99 on an acidic, red sandy loam soil (Alfisol) to find out the optimum dose of N and K to Burley tobacco cultivar Banket-A1. The results revealed that 125 kg N and 50 kg K₂O/ha with 50 kg P₂O₅/ha was optimum and balanced fertilizer dose for higher yields and better quality Burley tobacco (cultivar Banket-All production.