Everything you need to learn about maize cultivation, harvest and growth. Introduction to Maize: It is generally admitted that maize is a native of the Americas and the species probably originated in the tropical South America. Although there is difference of opinion as to the date of introduction of maize into India, recent evidences available […]
How to Cultivate Maize ? | India | Agriculture
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4 Nutrients Required for Maize Production | Agronomy
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The following points highlight the four nutrients required for maize production and which were considered as the major plant nutrients for enhancing the crop productivity: 1. Nitrogen 2. Phosphorus 3. Potassium 4. Secondary and Micronutrients. 1. Nitrogen: As a general rule, provided other conditions are not limiting, maize responds favourably to large applications of nitrogen. […]
Tillage and Seeding of Maize Crops | Maize | Agronomy
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In this article we will discuss about the tillage and seeding of maize crops. Maize is predominantly a rainy season crop of India. A good seedbed for maize should be fine but compact. Land preparation begins with clearing residues of the previous crop. Soil is loosened to 20-25 cm depth by deep ploughing or disking, […]