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.
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.
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.