Until When Should You Plant Maize? Complete Guide for Farmers

Bismillah ir Rahman ir Rahim 🌱 In this video, we discuss an important question for maize farmers in Punjab’s irrigated areas: Until when should maize be planted for better yield? Although the recommended planting time is usually until the end of February, many farmers still plant maize in March because fields become available later. In this discussion, we explain the key factors farmers must consider when planting late, especially how days to pollination, rising temperatures, and possible heat waves can affect crop performance. We also talk about: • Why reaching pollination in about 50–55 days is important • How high temperatures (38–40°C) during pollination can reduce grain filling • Lessons from previous seasons when certain hybrids were affected by heat stress • Why plant population should be reduced in late planting to lower competition and heat stress • The importance of early fertilizer application, especially phosphorus and potassium • Effective weed control strategies using pre-emergence or early post-emergence herbicides The goal is to manage the crop in a way that minimizes stress and helps the maize plant tolerate high temperatures, leading to better productivity. Watch the full video to understand how proper planning and management can protect your maize crop and improve yield. 🌽#MaizeFarming #CornFarming #MaizeCrop #PunjabFarmers #AgriculturePakistan #FarmingTips #CropManagement #MaizePlanting #LatePlanting #HeatStress #FarmAdvisory #ModernFarming #SmartFarming #AgriEducation #FarmGuidance 🌽🌱