Maize plant spacing row to row seed rate per acre for grain hybrid kharif.
How much spacing and seed rate for maize (makka) per acre?
RRakesh11 महीने पहले · 384 व्यू
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🌾Farmer.in Krishi Teamविशेषज्ञ ✓11 महीने पहले
For grain maize a common recommendation is row to row spacing of about 60 cm and plant to plant spacing of about 20 to 22 cm, giving a population of roughly 27,000 to 30,000 plants per acre. Seed rate is about 8 kg per acre for medium and full season hybrids, a bit more for sweet corn or higher density planting. Maintaining the right population is one of the biggest drivers of maize yield, so do not sow too thin. Sow at a depth of about 4 to 5 cm into moist soil and gap fill early if germination is patchy. Confirm the spacing for your specific hybrid and zone with your seed supplier or KVK.
MMukesh10 महीने पहले
In Chhindwara I keep 60 by 20 cm and use a seed drill. Earlier I sowed thicker thinking more plants means more yield, but it gave thin cobs. Correct population gave better cobs.
SSantosh10 महीने पहले
Good plant stand matters most. I gap fill within a week where seeds did not come up. A ridge and furrow layout also helps drainage in heavy rain here.