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Agronomy Corn 2

The document outlines the best practices for cultivating corn hybrids NK 6802 and S 6668 Plus, emphasizing well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.8. It details seed treatment, fertilizer application, weed control, pest management, and irrigation schedules to maximize yield. Additionally, it includes a disclaimer regarding the variability of yield due to different environmental factors.

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Agronomy Corn 2

The document outlines the best practices for cultivating corn hybrids NK 6802 and S 6668 Plus, emphasizing well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.8. It details seed treatment, fertilizer application, weed control, pest management, and irrigation schedules to maximize yield. Additionally, it includes a disclaimer regarding the variability of yield due to different environmental factors.

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Hybrids- NK 6802, S 6668 Plus

Soil Should be well drained, fertile and leveled. Soil with pH 5.5 – 7.8 are most
Selection of field/Land
favorable for corn growing. One Ploughing followed by two harrowing make soil
Preparation practices:
suitable for corn cultivation.

Insecticide – Treated with Fortenza duo as per recommended doses against


lepidopterans pests like cutworm, stem borer and FAW and sucking pest like
shoot fly.
Seed treatment – rate of
Fungicide: Seeds are treated with basic seed treatment of Metalaxyl/Thiram for
timing / Chemical:
protections against initial fungal diseases. (* Seeds in this packet are
pretreated, no need to treat it again)

For higher economic yield of maize, application of FYM 10 T/Ha 10-15 days
prior to sowing, supplemented with below schedule. Nitrogen should be applied
in 3 – Slits for higher N use efficiency.

Basal Knee Height Flowering


Fertilizer dose/acre with Crop Age
(0 days) (30-35 days) (55-60 days)
timing:
Urea – 35
Fertilizer dose DAP – 50 Urea – 50 Urea – 40
Kg/Acre MOP – 20 Sulphur - 3 MOP – 20
ZnSO4 - 10

Application of pre emergent herbicide Alachlor 50% EC @ 0.5 ltr/acre and


Atrazine 50% WP @ 1 kg/acre within 3 days of sowing, ensure that there is
Weed Control – chemicals sufficient moisture in the soil.
with doses & timings: Apply Post emergent herbicide – Calaris Xtra @ 1.4 lt/Acre at 2-3 weed leaf
stage. पोस्ट इमर्जें ट हर्बि साइड कै लारिस एक्स्ट्र ाा का अनुप्रयोग @ 1.4 ली/ एकड़ , 2-3
खिपतवाि् पत्तीअवस्था में कें !

Pest control:
17-21 DAS : Thiamethoxam 12.6% + Lambda Cyhalothrin 9.5% ZC @
Disease & pest control – 80 – 100 ml/Acre for Stem Borer control & Isabion 300 ml/Acre for better growth.
chemicals with doses & 20-25 DAS: Furadon 3G @8 Kg/Ha-Place the granules in whorl
timing: Disease Control:
Knee high Stage: Azoxystrobin 18.2% w/w + cyproconazole 7.3% w/w SC @
200 ml/Acre for foliar disease control

First irrigation: Seedling Stage: 15-20 DAS


Second irrigation: Pre flowering Stage: 35-40 DAS
Irrigation Schedule:
Third irrigation: Flowering Stage: 50-55 DAS
Fourth irrigation: Grain Filling Stage: 75-80 DAS

Kernel is physiologically mature when it attains around 20-24% moisture, the


Harvesting: crop is ready for harvesting at this stage. Check for black layer brown husk
before harvesting. Dehusk harvested cobs and dry.
Disclaimer : “The explained hybrid characters are indicative. As a result of varied soil type, water, weather conditions and crop rotation, the yield may vary. As method
of seed sowing and usage is not in our control, hence, only seed quality can be ensured”

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