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Top Dressing \u2013 First Boost (Foliage Development)<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Period:<\/strong> Late May \u2013 June<br \/>\n<strong>Fertilizer Type:<\/strong> Ammonium nitrogen or stabilized urea<br \/>\n<strong>Dosage:<\/strong> 10\u201315 kg\/acre<br \/>\n<strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Enhance vegetative growth and photosynthetic capacity.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Top Dressing \u2013 Fruiting Stage<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Period:<\/strong> June \u2013 July<br \/>\n<strong>Fertilizer Type:<\/strong> Ammonium or nitrate nitrogen form, with sulfur and\/or potassium<br \/>\n<strong>Dosage:<\/strong> 10\u201315 kg\/acre<br \/>\n<strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Support flowering and boll formation.<\/p>\n<h2>4. 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