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Fodder Maize

Fodder Maize

Zea mays

Easy difficultyAll SeasonFodder
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
Broadcast or line sowing

About Fodder Maize

Fast-growing cereal variety specifically bred for animal feed. Harvested green for high nutritional value. Produces large biomass in 60-75 days for livestock feeding.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-32°C
Heat stress above
38°C
Cold stress below
12°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Moderate

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–90
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 91–99
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 100–130

Common pests and diseases

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