Field Crops> Maize> Field Preparation

Maize kernels need a seedbed which is friable, well aerated, moist and weedfree to provide better contact between the seed and the soil. There is no need of preparing an extremely fine seedbed. The first ploughing should be done with soil inverting plough so that at least 20-25 cm deep soil may become loose. It should be followed by two to three harrowings or three to four intercrossing ploughings with local plough. Planking should be done after each ploughing. While preparing the field for maize crop leveling must not be overlooked. A properly levelled and uniformly graded field is required for good water management.