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Maize

Sown Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov · 90–110 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for maize.

Its window is Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov. That opens in October, 1 month from now.

What can go in this month, from the same cereal group — soonest to crop first

Buckwheat 75–90 days
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif · Rabi
Sowing Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov
Duration 90–110
Spacing 60 × 20 cm
Soil pH 5.5–7.5
Water 500–800 mm
Temperature 21–30 °C
Seed rate 18–20 kg
Yield 5–8 t
Watch for Fall armyworm, stem borer

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.

From the archive

Growing Maize

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What Maize needs

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JK Maize Seeds Adaptable maize hybrid for kharif and rabi seasons. India jkseeds.net View Advanta Golden Maize Seeds Single-cross maize hybrid for high grain yield. India advantaseeds.com View Kaveri Maize Hybrid Seeds Vigorous maize hybrid for grain and fodder. India kaveriseeds.in View Bioseed BH 406 Maize High-yielding maize hybrid bred for vigour, uniformity and disease tolerance. bioseed.com View Rasi Maize Hybrid RM Series High-yielding maize hybrid bred for vigour, uniformity and disease tolerance. rasiseeds.com View
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