maize cultivation

Maharana Pratap University of Agricultural Technology in Udaipur has developed a new variety of maize called Pratap-6. This variety is capable of producing 70 quintal per hectare. Farmers do various types of work to get the best production from their crops. Besides, they also select the best seeds of the crop. So that they can produce maximum yield in a short period of time. In this series, today we have brought information about new and improved varieties of maize seeds for the farmers which will give a production of about 70 quintals per hectare. 

This variety becomes ripe on the farm in about 80-85 days. This variety of maize is 'Pratap-6', which has been developed by Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT) of Udaipur city. A proposal has been sent to the Central Government regarding Pratap-6 varieties of maize. Let us tell you that as soon as this proposal is approved by the government, this variety will be handed over to the farmers.

Different benefits of Pratap-6 variety of maize

Maize is said to be the best source of energy for the human body. That's because it contains abundant amounts of carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. Apart from this, it contains essential minerals for the body like phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, iron etc. Due to this, farmers easily get the best price for maize in the market.

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The new variety of maize Pratap-6 is very beneficial for the farmers as well as the animals. Let us tell you that this new variety of maize plant remains green even after ripening, feeding it to cattle can result in improvement in their health. It is being said that Pratap-6 variety plant is an excellent quality green fodder for cattle. It is estimated that except the Indian market, there may be more demand for Pratap-6 variety of maize in the foreign market also. Pratap-6 variety of maize is resistant to stem rot disease, nematode and borer etc.

How much maize is produced in India? 

Indian farmers are earning good income by cultivating maize in approximately 90 lakh hectares. Maize is cultivated in 1.50 lakh hectares in Udaipur alone. For your information, let us tell you that maize is cultivated in more than 9 lakh hectares of land in the entire state.

We are going to tell you about the glass gem corn variety of maize. This species was first produced in the Americas. However, today it is also produced on a large scale in various other countries. This species is also very beneficial in physical benefits. You must have heard a lot about various advanced varieties of maize. But, today we are going to tell you about one such multi coloured maize specie of America, which is the subject of discussion among people today. This specie of maize is also known as glass gem corn. Actually, this specie was first produced in America, not in India. But its colourful grains have made it a favourite in many countries today. Today many farmers in India are also earning big money from this variety. The cultivation of glass gem corn can be done anywhere in today's time.

Who developed this type of variety

Although the story behind the development of this variety of maize may sound strange, it is very important to know the truth. The credit of its development was given by a farmer of America, Karl Banners. In fact, at that time he had experimented with a variety of maize called Oklahoma growing in his maize field. At present, it is grown in many countries of the world.

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How can you grow these plants?

To grow these plants, you first need to collect its seeds. After this, make the seeds of glass jam corn in the field or garden with a distance of 30 inches in the soil you have developed. At the same time, when it comes to planting glass gem corn seeds, you should plant them at a distance of 6-12 inches. However, in such a situation, you keep giving fertiliser and water from time to time. In a few days it will be ripe and ready for harvest. For your information, let us know that it takes about 120 days to ripen.

This fruit is very useful for the body.

This is important not only for appearance, but also for physical health. This fruit is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron and Vitamin E. It is also rich in calcium and minerals. That is why this variety is useful in getting rid of various diseases of the body. You can also include this vegetable in your daily diet.