Crop-Wise Microbial Application Advisory – What to Use, When, and Why

The effectiveness of any microbial product depends not just on what you use, but also on when, how, and how often you use it.

In this blog, we cover:

• Crop-specific microbial usage

• When to apply and how often

• What microbes can be mixed and what should be kept separate

• Practical field tips

1. Crop-Wise Microbial Application Chart

2. When to Repeat Applications

• General Rule: Reapply every 25–40 days

• After weather extremes (heavy rain or drought): Reapply immediately

• Low Soil Organic Carbon (<0.5%): Reapply every 25–30 days

• Frequent tillage or pesticide usage: Reapply after 15–20 days

3. Should You Mix Microbes or Apply Separately?

4. Compatibility Snapshot

5. Mycorrhiza + Biofertilizer: Together or Apart?

• Yes, they can be used in the same crop cycle

• Apply Mycorrhiza (e.g., R-JAAL) first (nursery or root zone)

• Apply bacterial biofertilizers 5–7 days later

• Avoid tank mixing Mycorrhiza with bacterial products

Farmer Takeaways

✅ Focus on timing and repetition, not just microbe names
✅ When unsure, go for consortia-based products
✅ Reapply after pesticide use or harsh weather
✅ Allow time for microbes to settle and build soil colonization
✅ Microbes are living soil allies, not instant miracle powders