Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times
March 25, 2019
nutrients and the remedial steps that need to be undertaken in case of deficiencies. Fertile soil should be well prepared for sowing. The correct tillage [...] long rains growing season that usually starts in March and ends in May will be delayed. Whether this is just a cyclical pattern or the result of climate [...] Maize crops grow best at a soil pH of between 5.5 and 7.3, with pH 6.0–6.5 being optimal. In this range, nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium