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#Seedco's guide on how to take care of a maize crop from planting up to harvesting:
1. Planting: Row spacing should be 60-90 cm between rows and 20-30 cm between plants. Ensure proper soil tilling, add organic matter and fertilizers.
#Seedco's guide on how to take care of a maize crop from planting up to harvesting:
1. Planting: Row spacing should be 60-90 cm between rows and 20-30 cm between plants. Ensure proper soil tilling, add organic matter and fertilizers.
2. Fertilizer application: Apply fertilizer that contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium at planting. Side-dress with nitrogen fertilizer at the 6-8 leaf stage and at tasselling stage.
3. Irrigation: Irrigate your crops once a week in the absence of adequate rainfall.
3. Irrigation: Irrigate your crops once a week in the absence of adequate rainfall.
4. Weed control: Regular weeding should be done during the first six weeks after planting. Do hand weeding or use herbicides.
5. Pest management: Regular scouting is vital to detect pest infestations. Use appropriate pesticides for pest control.
5. Pest management: Regular scouting is vital to detect pest infestations. Use appropriate pesticides for pest control.
6. Harvesting: Harvest maize when ears are fully mature, and the kernels are hard and dry to avoid shattering of the maize ears.
Do you have more questions? Comment below and we will respond in good time.
#seedco #thehomeofbumperharvests #GAP #maizefarming
Do you have more questions? Comment below and we will respond in good time.
#seedco #thehomeofbumperharvests #GAP #maizefarming
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