Find out what are the recommended products and fertilization methods to grow excellent corn / maize
For human consumption & for oil extraction
| Growth stage |
Recommended products |
Rate* |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface application |
Aerial application |
||
| 1. Plants are app. 50 cm high |
Multi-K ; Multi-npK; Multi-KMg |
1-2 % 3-4 kg/ha |
10 % 5-6 kg/ha |
| 2. 50% of the plants are at tasseling stage (male flowers are fully seen) |
Same |
2 % 5 kg/ha |
Same |
*Spray volume should be determined according to local vegetative conditions.
Macro elements removed by 1 ton of kernels
|
N |
P |
K |
Ca |
Mg |
S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
-------------------------------------- Kg/ton ------------------------------------------ |
|||||
|
15.0 |
3.0 |
4.0 |
0.5 |
1.0 |
1-3 |
Source: Kinoch: VOLHOUBARE LANDBOU, RSA. Processed by Frans Lourens, Haifa, RSA May, 1999.
2. For seed production
| Growth stage |
Recommended products |
Rate* |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Surface application |
Aerial application |
||
| 1. Plants are app. 50 cm high |
Multi-K ; Multi-npK; Multi-KMg |
1-2 % 3-4 kg/ha |
10 % 5-6 kg/ha |
| 2. While female flowering |
Same |
2 % 5 kg/ha |
Same |
*Spray volume should be determined according to local vegetative conditions.
Corn (whole plant)
Macro elements removed by 1 ton marketable product
|
N |
P |
K |
Ca |
Mg |
S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
-------------------------------------- Kg/ton ------------------------------------------ |
|||||
|
27 |
4.5 |
20.0 |
5.0 |
4.5 |
2-6 |
Source: Kinoch: VOLHOUBARE LANDBOU, RSA. Processed by Frans Lourens, Haifa, RSA May, 1999.
Recommendations for fertilization of corn (grain)
|
N |
P2O5 |
K2O |
Borate |
Zn sulphate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
----------------------- Kg/ha ------------------------- |
||||
|
120 |
300 |
120 |
40 |
45 |
All above mineral fertilizers had been applied in addition to 10t FYM and 4t dolomitic limestone per ha. (In Vietnam)
Source: Fertilizers & Agriculture, April 1999.
Plant analysis guide
Nutrient sufficiency ranges (source: A & L, Agronomy Handbook, Ankerman & Large Eds.)
|
Corn (at tasseling) |
N |
S |
P |
K |
Mg |
Ca |
Na |
B |
Zn |
Mn |
Fe |
Cu |
Al |
Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
------------------------ % ------------------------- |
--------------- p.p.m --------------- |
|||||||||||||
| From |
2.80 |
0.20 |
0.25 |
1.80 |
0.20 |
0.30 |
0.01 |
6 |
25 |
30 |
50 |
6 |
20 |
|
| To |
3.50 |
0.50 |
0.40 |
3.00 |
0.50 |
0.70 |
0.03 |
20 |
50 |
100 |
250 |
20 |
300 |
|
* Plant part to sample:
8-leaf stage: Whole above ground portion of plant.
Just prior to tasseling: Leaf below and opposite from ear.
Immediately after silking: Leaf below and opposite from ear.
Sweet corn:
* Plant part to sample:
| Time of sampling | Tasseling |
| Plant part | Midrib of 1st leaf above primary ear |
Plant tissue sampling procedures
| Stage of growth | Plant part |
|---|---|
| Seedling stage | All of above ground portion |
| Prior to tasseling | First fully developed leaf below whorl |
Using Haifa Bonus for grain corn or animal feed corn
Haifa Bonus, with the special sticking agent, will enhance the growth, plant development and future grain and corncob formation
More about Haifa Bonus in Corn:
After male inflorescence the plant nutrient uptake from leaf and soil is reduced to minimum, and the plant consists on the former feeding given from 7-9 leaves (50 cm) to 14 leaves (1.5 m), therefore it is important to supply N and K in this critical stage.
Haifa Bonus 13-2-44 with the special sticking agent, sprayed in 2-3 weeks interval during this stage, will enhance growth, plant development, and future grain and corncob formation.
Need more information about growing corn & maize? You can always return to the corn & maize fertilizer.
