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19 September 2024
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Features of Field Corn IMH 227

Yield Capacity: This variety is capable of yielding up to 110 quintals per hectare. Duration: It takes 143-150 days to be ready. Resistance:This variety is moderately resistant to Fall Armyworm, Maydis Leaf Blight, Charcoal Rot, and Tursicum Leaf Blight. Recommended Area: Cultivation of this variety is recommended in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal.


Maize Sowing Time

Kharif Season: Maize is sown between June and July. In hilly and cold areas, sowing is done from late May to early June. Rabi season:Sowing is done between October and November. Zayed season: Sowing is done between February and March. Sowing should be done from late February to mid-March.


Important things for corn cultivation

  • Seeds should be sown along the ridge and at a depth of 3-5 cm.
  • Earthing up is necessary after one month of sowing.
  • Seeds should be treated with fungicide and then sown.
  • Sufficient distance should be kept between the plants.
  • Irrigation should be done within 15 days of corn crop if it does not rain.


Method of cultivation

In Rabi season, field preparation should start from the second week of September. Ploughing is necessary for the prevention of weeds, pests, and diseases. Ploughing in a short time and immediately applying the patta is beneficial to maintain soil moisture. The main purpose of ploughing is to make the soil friable. Farmers can use zero tillage or other latest tillage techniques.


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In this era of changing weather, the importance of maize cultivation is increasing rapidly. At present, maize has been recognized as a cash crop. Maize can be cultivated throughout the year, but for the Rabi season, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed a special variety, which can be grown successfully even in less water. The name of this variety is Field Corn IMH 227.