{"product_id":"1-kg-african-tall-fodder-maize-seeds-high-yield-forage-seeds-with-phytosanitary-certificate","title":"1 kg African Tall Fodder Maize Seeds , With Phytosanitary Certificate, High-Yield Forage Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfrican Tall maize (\u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e) is a high-yielding, single-cut fodder variety widely grown For Forage . It produces tall plants with abundant green biomass suitable for cows, buffaloes, goats and other livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crop may be fed fresh after chopping or used to prepare silage. When included as part of a balanced livestock diet, nutritious green maize fodder can support animal health and milk production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePhytosanitary certification and trackable worldwide shipping are included in the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed requirement: approximately 15–20 kg per acre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpected green-fodder yield: approximately 12–16 tonnes per acre under suitable growing conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrop type: Annual, single-cut fodder maize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended harvest stage: Milk stage of the cob\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual yield varies according to climate, soil fertility, irrigation and crop management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoil and Land Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Tall maize grows best in fertile, deep and well-drained loamy or sandy-loam soil with good moisture-holding capacity. Avoid waterlogged fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlough the field thoroughly and break up large soil clods to prepare a fine, level seedbed. Mix approximately 10 tonnes of well-decomposed farmyard manure or compost per acre into the soil during final land preparation. A soil test is recommended before applying fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Tall maize can be cultivated during the Kharif, Rabi and summer seasons where irrigation is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow the seeds approximately 2–3 cm deep. For green-fodder production, maintain approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRow-to-row spacing: 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant-to-plant spacing: 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing time should be adjusted according to the local climate and availability of irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFertilizer and Irrigation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply fertilizers according to a soil-test report and local agricultural recommendations. Where no soil test is available, a general recommendation per hectare is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasal application: 30 kg nitrogen, 40 kg phosphorus and 20 kg potassium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop dressing: An additional 30 kg nitrogen approximately 30 days after sowing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrrigate immediately after sowing and provide a light life irrigation on the third day when required. Subsequent irrigation may generally be given every 8–12 days, depending on the season, soil and weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung maize plants are sensitive to waterlogging. Do not allow standing water in the field, particularly during the first 20 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeed Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarry out the first weeding approximately 20–25 days after sowing. Additional weeding may be performed whenever necessary to keep the field clean during early crop growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting and Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor nutritious green fodder and silage, harvest African Tall maize when the cobs reach the milk stage. At this stage, the crop offers a suitable balance of yield, palatability and nutritional value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChop the harvested plants into manageable pieces before feeding them to animals. Introduce any new fodder gradually and use it as part of a properly balanced ration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Tall maize is normally grown as a single-cut fodder crop. For grain or seed production, allow the cobs to mature and dry fully before harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSeed Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eApproximately 15–20 kg of African Tall maize seed is required to sow one acre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanika","offers":[{"title":"1 Kg  With  Phytosanitary Certificate","offer_id":56253638443300,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg With  Phytosanitary Certificate","offer_id":56253638476068,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 kg With  Phytosanitary Certificate","offer_id":56253638508836,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 kg With  Phytosanitary Certificate","offer_id":56253638541604,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6787\/1268\/files\/africantallmaizeseeds.webp?v=1789146956","url":"https:\/\/www.seedsforgarden.com\/ar\/products\/1-kg-african-tall-fodder-maize-seeds-high-yield-forage-seeds-with-phytosanitary-certificate","provider":"Botanika","version":"1.0","type":"link"}