Describe maize production from planting to harvesting.
Answer Text: - Land is ploughed manually/mechanically- Sowing of seeds are done at the onset of rains- Two seeds are sown in holes of 2-5cm in rows of 1m apart- Application of fertilizers or manure is done during planting- Weeding and thinning is done to remove weak seedlings- Top dressing /nitrogenous fertilizers is applied after weeding when the crop is 30-45cm high- The crop is ready for harvesting in 4-8months depending on variety of seeds and altitude -Maize is left to ripen and dry when standing on the farm- Harvesting is done manually
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