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 […]
Package of Practices for Maize Production | Maize | Agronomy
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Growth and Development of Maize | Maize | Agronomy
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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 […]
Package of Practices for Sorghum Production | Sorghum | Agronomy
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Crop production practices discussed, elaborately, under different heads are summarised as package of practices for kharif and rabi sorghums. I. Package of Practices for Kharif Sorghum: Sorghum during kharif is, largely, confined to relatively light soils with low soil moisture retentive capacity. Hence, it is very often subjected to vagaries of monsoon during crop growing […]