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Describe how maize is planted in the field.
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Describe how maize is planted in the field.
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Planting suitable varieties
Plant early at onset of rain/ dry plant
Plant at 2.5cm to 10cm depth
Spacing at 20cm to 30cm by 75cm to 90cm
Apply DAP during planting./synthetic fertilizer/ well decomposed manure
Plant 25kg seed per hectare
Place one or two seeds per hole
Plant by hand or machine planter
Use organic manure at handful per plant
Apply DAP at rate of 100-190kg/ 1 teaspoon per hole
Mix phosphatic fertilizer/ well rated manure
Cover seed with soil
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