Urea application

Angel

Is it better to apply Urea on puddled soil and/or just before the transplantation?

Ephraim

Urea always acted best under aerobic condition, though it has been applied in split way so that you should apply 1/4 to 1/2 dose of recommended Nitrogen as urea before transplanting and rest at later stage to avoid denitrification under reduced condition. Under non-puddled condition,