Page 56 - Introduction to Agriculture by: Aqleem Abbas

Introduction to Agriculture Notes prepared by: Aqleem Abbas

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF MAIZE

Local name
maki
Botanical name zeemays
Growing seasons
Kharif and spring
Mode of pollination
Cross pollination
Photoperiod
Short day plants
Economic importance
Use as a food, feed, oil crops

Adaptation

It is adapted to diversified climate and soil from near sea level to altitude of about 1300 feet. It also grows
in subtropical area or climate. It is grown from sandy to clay soil. The best soil is medium soil texture.

Cultural practices

Seed bed preparation

Four to five times plowing, followed by two to three plankings.

Farm yard manure at the rate of 15 to 20 tons per hectare. So maintain the soil. 40 to 50 days before
sowing.

Nitrogen is applied at split.

NP 120, 50 kg per hectare is added.

Potassium and zinc play very important role and is added when soil test show deficiency.

Time of sowing

Spring from February to March

Kharif from May to June

Seed rate

Recommended seed rate is 30 kg per hectare for grain while recommended seed rate is 60 to 70 kg per
hectare for fodder.