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Asked: May 17, 20202020-05-17T19:47:45+00:00 2020-05-17T19:47:45+00:00In: Corn (Maize)

What should be considered during sowing for a successful establishment of maize?

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Hi all, 

I want to test several corn hybrids on my farm and I was wondering, what should be considered during sowing for a successful establishment of maize?

Thank you in advance.

Best,

Jen

 

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      2020-05-18T11:17:22+00:00Added an answer on May 18, 2020 at 11:17 am

      Hi Jennifer,

      I will explain how it worked in my case.

      Sowing should take place in April when the soil temperature reaches 12 °C. Maize requires deep, relaxed and compression-free soils that are rich in organic matter and have good drainage. Typically, a preceding turning soil tillage operation is carried out before drilling, as compacted layers in the first 40 cm of the soil should be avoided.

      A deep, loose seedbed is required for good development. Maize seed should be drilled into moisture to a uniform depth of around 5 cm. The crop can easily adapt to soils with a pH between 6 and 7. At sowing, the distance from grain to grain within the row depends on the row widths. Regarding the sowing density, 92.000-110.000 seeds/ha is recommended for mild regions (depending on the variety and conditions). During soil preparation, NPK fertilizer with micro-elements is recommended based on the results of soil analysis.
      For sure, it depends on your location and other factors.

      I hope this will help you.

      Best regards,
      John Moore

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