This problem can be solved by applying the
pellets earlier, or by applying more of them.
However, increasing the application rate to meet the
nitrogen demand might cause an imbalance of other
nutrients, not only for this crop, but for the following
crop. Therefore, it is considered that pellets are not
suitable as a basal dressing for vegetables grown in
autumn and winter. On the other hand, pellets are
well suited to vegetables grown in spring and
summer. For spring and summer crops, pellets can
substitute for about 50% of the nitrogen applied as