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Fodder Maize

Sown Jun–Jul, Feb · 60–70 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for fodder maize.

Its window is Jun–Jul, Feb. That opens in February, 5 months from now.

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif · Zaid
Sowing Jun–Jul, Feb
Duration 60–70
Spacing 30 × 15 cm
Soil pH 6.0–7.5
Water 400–600 mm
Temperature 21–30 °C
Seed rate 50–60 kg
Yield 40–50 t green
Watch for Stem borer, leaf blight

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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