CropStageFrequency (days)Amount (mm/application)Critical?
MaizeGermination (week 0–1)3–425–30YES
MaizeVegetative (week 2–6)5–725–30No
MaizeTasselling / Silking (week 6–8)4–530–35CRITICAL
MaizeGrain Fill (week 8–12)5–630–36YES
MaizeDrying / Maturity (week 12+)stop 2 wks before harvestNo
RiceGermination (week 0–1)3–420–25YES
RiceTillering (week 2–4)5–720–25No
RiceBooting/Heading (week 5–9)4–525–30CRITICAL
RiceGrain Fill (week 10–13)5–620–25YES
BeansGermination (week 0–1)5–715–20YES
BeansVegetative (week 2–4)5–720No
BeansFlowering (week 4–5)4–520–25CRITICAL
BeansPod Fill (week 6–8)5–620–25YES
FERTILIZER GUIDE — BY CROP
CropApplicationTimingFertilizerRate (kg/acre)
MaizeBasalAt planting23:21:0+4S or DAP100–125
Maize1st Top-dressDay 21 (V3–V4)CAN or Urea50
Maize2nd Top-dressV6 stage (day 35–40)CAN or Urea50
RiceBasalAt plantingDAP (18:46:0)50
Rice1st Top-dressDay 21 (tillering)CAN or Urea40
Rice2nd Top-dressPanicle initiationUrea40
BeansBasalAt plantingDAP (18:46:0)50
BeansFoliar feedFlowering (week 4–5)Micronutrients B, MoAs per label
Note: Fertilizer rates are general guidelines for Malawi conditions. Always confirm with a soil test. Contact Seed Co Agronomist for site-specific recommendations. Toll Free: 2027.