Question

Describe how maize is planted in the field.

Answer 1

• 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