Multi Colored Maize: A large section of the country is associated with farming. In India, farmers cultivate wheat, maize, paddy, pulses, oilseeds in crores of hectares every year. The main crops of Kharif season are paddy and Rabi wheat. Farmers earn by sowing these crops. Experts say that wheat, paddy, pulses, oilseeds are traditional crops. If farmers do something apart from traditional crops, then the earnings can be bumper. Cultivation of colored maize is also a similar crop. By understanding this, farmers can earn lakhs of rupees annually.
Colored maize cultivation is 3000 years old
Colored maize is cultivated in India in different states of the country. But in Mizoram it is grown on a large scale. The local people prefer to sow more in view of the earning from it. Experts say that the history of cultivation of colored maize is very old. Colored maize is being cultivated in India for the last 3 years.
Maize is colored because of this
Maize is found in many colors in the country. Cultivation of red, blue, purple and black colored maize is prevalent in India. Phenolic and anthocyanin elements are found in maize. This is the reason why maize is of different colours. The magenta color is due to anthocyanin pigments present in the plant.
Such environment is needed for good yield
Maize is a tropical crop. Its yield is good at a temperature between 20 to 30 degree Celsius. There should be light moisture at the time of transplanting of plants. If we talk about soil, then sandy loam soil is better for this. Experts say that even if the soil is not sandy loam, it can be grown on normal land as well.
planting and irrigation
Before planting the seeds in the field, do deep plowing two to three times. Later leave the field open for some time. For better yield, add 7 to 8 tonnes of cow dung manure. Nitrogen, zinc sulphate and other elements should be sprinkled for the supply of nutrients. About 22 thousand seeds can be grown in one acre. The distance between two seeds should be 75 cm. Sow the seeds a few days after irrigation. When maize seeds start growing, irrigation should be done. Keep clearing the weeds. Apart from this, keep irrigating from time to time.
earns this much
Maize is cooked and ready. According to an estimate, 30 to 35 quintals of maize can be grown in one hectare of land. One quintal of maize is sold in the market for 3 to 4 thousand rupees. Maize worth Rs 1.25 to 1.5 lakh is grown in one hectare. Farmers can earn well by selling it.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Farmer brothers, before implementing any suggestion, do consult the concerned expert.