This paper presents preliminary results 01 chemical fertilizer experiments conducted at Campinas and Pindorama Experimental Stations on production of stems with leaves of the Murakami ramie (Boehmeria nivea) in two types of soils in the State of São Paulo. In CampiDas, on soil of the "roxa misturada" type, different effects of the treatments in the increasing of the production of stems with leaves have been found. In Pindorama, on soil oi the "Arenito Bauru" type, the results of experiment only showed a significant effect of phosphorus in increasing the production of stems with leaves.