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Fodder Maize

Application of FYM

Apply and spread FYM or compost at 25 t/ha on unploughed field along with 10 packets of Azospirillum (2000 g) and 10 packets of Phosphobacteria (2000g)   inoculum or 20packets of Azophos (4000g)and incorporate the manure into the soil during ploughing.

Application of Fertilizers

Apply NPK fertilizers as per soil test recommendation as for as possible. If soil testing is not done, follow blanket recommendation of 30 : 40 : 20 kg N, P2O5 and K2 O / ha. Apply 30 kg N/ha at 30 days after sowing as top dressing.

Sowing

  • Treat the seeds with 3 packets (600 g) Azospirillum inoculant and  3 packets (600 g) of phosphobacteria or 6 packets of Azophos (1200g)before sowing.

Seed Production

Fertilizer

  • Apply NPK @ 175 : 90 : 90 kg ha-1 + 25 kg ZnSO4  ha-1 as basal application.

Updated on : 25.06.2013

 

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