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, using either mechanical or draught [...]
Management practices discussed for kharif and rabi maize are summerised as package of practices for maize production. Package of Production Practices for Kharif Maize: Tillage: 1. A clean, deeply ploughed but firm seedbed is ideal. 2. Ridge sowing is recommended to avoid crop damage due to waterlogging. 3. Shallow drainage channels may be provided at suitable intervals to minimise loss [...]
In this article we will discuss about the growth and development of maize. Maize seed germinate within 4-5 days after sowing under warm, moist conditions. When temperature is less than optimum, 14 to 16 days may be necessary for emergence. The first two true leaves develop as soon as coleoptile emerges. The next leaves unfold out of the whorl at [...]