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Fodder Maize - Method and time of sowing

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  Maize requires very fertile , well drained loamy soils having pH range of 5.5 to 8.0 . The crop grows best on alluvial or red soils but can also by grown on well drained black soils . It does not thrive well on heavy soils, saline and alkali soils. After preparing a fine seed bed the crop must be sown in lines ( 20-30 cm apart) by using seed drill or maize planter or by kera on para method. Sowing time varies from place to place. Maize has bold seed size. It requires 50-60 kg seeds depending upon size . Seed should be sown in lines spaced at 30 cm . For summer sowing in irrigated areas, last week of February to last week of March-April is the appropriate time. Rainy season crop is sown with the beginning of rains in June-­July . Rabi crop is sown in October-November particularly in eastern and southern parts of the country. In hills sowing is taken up in May .

Fodder Maize - Organic Farming in Tamil Nadu

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  Maize is an important kharif fodder crop which gives highly succulent and nutritional ly rich fodder. Maize grain is also an important feed component of dairy cattle and poultry feed . Maize is a rich source of starch , protein and edible oil. Maize produces good quality herbaceous fodder with high palatability . Hence by providing sufficient quantities of fodder instead of costly concentrates and feeds to the milch animals, the cost of milk production can considerably be reduced. Optimal growth conditions are 18-21°C average day-temperatures , annual rainfalls of more than 750 mm , and deep, well-drained rich soils. However, maize withstand s annual rainfalls ranging from 230 to 4100 mm , a pH between 4.3 and 8.7 , and a great variety of soils. Frost kills the plants. Drought is detrimental at flowering as it affects pollination and impairs yields. Maize has no tolerance to flooding .

Guava - Organic Farming in Tamil Nadu

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How to plant guava trees : Guava can be propagated by seed, branch cutting, grafting and air layering. For commercial cultivation , it is best grafted onto a established root-stock. The guava seedlings grow very fast if proper care is taken Successful Guava cultivation is grown under tropical and sub-tropical climate . In areas with distinct winter season, the yield tends to increase and quality improves. High temperature at the time of fruit development can cause fruit  drop. Guavas can be planted at any time of the year, but the warmer months are better.  Plant them 2 to 3 metres from other trees and 5 metres from other guava trees. Dig a hole about twice the size of the bag in which the young tree  is growing. Remove the soil from the hole and add some compost and manure.

Zucchini - Vegetable gardening at home

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How to plant Zucchini: Zucchini plants can be grown from young plants or seeds When starting with seeds , they should be sown directly in the garden When the soil has warmed up in your planting beds, plant seeds one-half inch deep, 3 to 4 inches apart, in rows that are 2 to 3 feet apart. Thin plants so that they are spaced 6 to 8 inches apart once they are 4 to 5 inches tall . Once seedlings are a few inches tall, trim two off at the soil line, leaving only the strongest looking plant to grow. Home Gardening Ideas

Okra - Vegetable gardening at home

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How to plant Okra at home: Okra seeds should be soaked in water for at least 12-18 hours allowing them to absorb the moisture before being sowed. Okra can grow in different types of soil but it must be fertilized well. Sow the seeds 1/2 inch deep in light soil and 1 inch deep in heavy soil; Spacing is 3 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart. After around 12 days , the seed will begin to germinate. When the seeds you planted have sprouted and grown to 3 inches high , thin out the smaller seedlings and leave the strongest ones standing Home Gardening Ideas

How to plant Super Napier in the farm

https://www.rehobothorganicfarms.com/supernapier How to plant Super Napier in the farm:​ The soil should be well pulverized with the use of a rotavator.  The furrows are made 3 feets apart.  The cuttings are planted flat in the furrows, 2 feets apart and covered with soil one to two inches thick.  10,000 to 12,000 stems can be planted per acre.  After planting, irrigate to enhance germination.  Always irrigate when necessary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1e6nHTBQXU

Advantages of Super Napier Farming

https://www.rehobothorganicfarms.com/supernapier Advantages of Super Napier: Super Napier is a Hybrid Napier Grass obtained by crossing Elephant Grass and Pearl Millet and is a high yielding green fodder. Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year. 200 tons per acre, which can feed to 20 dairy cows for 12 months. Farmers can save huge money because of high protein content (14-18%). Its leaf length are 6 - 8 cm broad. Gives double the amount of proteins and yield when compared to our current co4, co5 fodders. This grass is called as “King of Napier Grass”. They grow up to a high height 12 feet to 15 feet. Super Napier has high crisp leaves. They have high leaf stem rate. Super Napier can be harvested eight times a year. The yield is made in a short period of time. Roots around the nodes can quickly grow.