{"id":420,"date":"2021-09-21T14:43:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T14:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/104.238.170.140\/seedcogroup\/?page_id=420"},"modified":"2024-01-25T10:02:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T10:02:52","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/ng\/fieldcrops\/media\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maize<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-88 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 500ms;}#sp-ea-88.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-88.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-88.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-88.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-88.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: right; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}#sp-ea-88.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {margin-right: 0;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1775629962\"><div id=\"sp-ea-88\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ex-icon=\"minus\" data-col-icon=\"plus\"  data-ea-active=\"ea-click\"  data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-880\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse880\" aria-controls=\"collapse880\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What\u2019s the best soil for cultivating maize?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse880\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-88\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-880\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Maize does well on a wide range of soil types, but the best yields are obtained from well-drained, aerated, and fertile soils. Good land preparation (liming, ploughing, harrowing) is necessary for successful crop establishment and yield optimisation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-881\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse881\" aria-controls=\"collapse881\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can we effectively attain the recommended yield potential of maize?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse881\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-88\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-881\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Start with the right variety. Good quality seeds increase yield by 20 to 25%. Select high-yielding hybrids with superior traits that are well suited to your agro-ecological zone. Choose the right variety for a bumper harvest. Being a successful farmer begins with selecting the right hybrid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Weed and Pest Control\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is important to keep maize fields weed-free as weeds tend to compete with the plant for nutrients, sunlight, and water, which negatively impacts yield. Regular and timely weeding of the field, especially at the early stage of growth, is important to enabling adequate plant establishment. Weeding can be done manually or with the use of chemicals. The Fall Armyworm, among other pests of maize, is proving to be a menacing pest that threatens farmer productivity and the food surplus drive. Farmers should scout fields every 2-3 days and make spraying decisions early and with the appropriately registered pesticide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-882\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse882\" aria-controls=\"collapse882\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which Seed Co maize variety is resistant to Striga?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse882\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-88\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-882\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. SC 651<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-883\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse883\" aria-controls=\"collapse883\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the best time to plant maize?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse883\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-88\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-883\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. The time of planting has a major effect on the yield of maize crops. It is therefore advisable that planting be done as soon as the rains are established. However, optimal planting dates for major ecological zones fall within the following ranges: for Sudan savanna; first- the second week of July, Northern Guinea Savanna: last week in June to the first week in July, Southern Guinea Savanna: mid-May to the second week in June.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-884\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse884\" aria-controls=\"collapse884\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the recommended spacing for maize?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse884\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-88\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-884\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Apply a recommended rate of 6-8 bags of NPK fertiliser per hectare. This is best applied at planting or 10-14 days after planting as a basal treatment. That is 8 grammes per plant or the full measure of a Coca-Cola PET bottle cap.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2-3 bags of urea are applied 4-6 weeks after planting. Urea is usually split and applied where the soil is sandy and rainfall is heavy. Ensure the field is weed free before fertiliser application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-885\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse885\" aria-controls=\"collapse885\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> At what stage should you harvest your maize crops?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse885\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-88\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-885\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. harvest at the right moisture content, when the silk has turned brown and the grain is dry enough. Harvesting should be done properly to minimise post-harvest losses and to ensure a bumper yield. Harvesting can be done manually by plucking the cob from the plants or using a mechanical harvester.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>N: B<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ensure that your seed bags have the authentic Seed Co logo and a government-approved label. Ensure that you purchase your seed from accredited Seed Co seed dealers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soyabeans<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-2284 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 500ms;}#sp-ea-2284.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2284.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2284.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2284.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2284.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1775629962\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2284\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ex-icon=\"minus\" data-col-icon=\"plus\"  data-ea-active=\"ea-click\"  data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22840\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22840\" aria-controls=\"collapse22840\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do you prepare your field for soybean cultivation?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22840\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2284\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22840\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Prepare your field by <\/span><b>PROCEDURE <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">harrowing twice before rains establish Make ridges or pulverise soil properly on the plain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22841\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22841\" aria-controls=\"collapse22841\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the best way to sow soybeans?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22841\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2284\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22841\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Sow your seeds a day or two after heavy rainfall. Ensure that the soil has sufficient moisture before sowing. Sow one seed per station at 5 cm apart. Prevent sown seeds from being washed off by providing a drainage control system within and around your field.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22842\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22842\" aria-controls=\"collapse22842\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the recommended fertiliser recommendation for soybeans?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22842\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2284\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22842\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Apply 2.5-3 bags of NPK (15:15:15) and 3 bags of single super phosphate (SSP) to one hectare of the field by mixing into the soil before harrowing or broadcasting after planting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22843\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22843\" aria-controls=\"collapse22843\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> When should you apply herbicides to your soybeans?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22843\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2284\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22843\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Apply herbicides immediately after sowing or not later than two days after planting. Note, it is important to keep your field weed free throughout the planting season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22844\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22844\" aria-controls=\"collapse22844\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> When is the best time to harvest soybeans?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22844\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2284\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22844\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Harvest your soybeans when the pods have turned brown. Thresh, winnow, bag, and store properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>N:B<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ensure that your seed bags have the authentic Seed Co logo and a government-approved label. Ensure that you purchase your seed from accredited Seed Co seed dealers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rice<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-2286 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 500ms;}#sp-ea-2286.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2286.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2286.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2286.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2286.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1775629962\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2286\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ex-icon=\"minus\" data-col-icon=\"plus\"  data-ea-active=\"ea-click\"  data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22860\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22860\" aria-controls=\"collapse22860\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the yield potential of lowland rice?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22860\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2286\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22860\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. 6-7 tonnes per hectare under good management.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22861\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22861\" aria-controls=\"collapse22861\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the maturity duration of lowland rice?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22861\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2286\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22861\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. 95-110 days<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22862\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22862\" aria-controls=\"collapse22862\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the plant height of lowland rice?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22862\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2286\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22862\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. 100-115cm with a green stem base. It is a long grain variety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22863\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22863\" aria-controls=\"collapse22863\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What agro-ecological zones is the lowland rice variety suited for?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22863\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2286\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22863\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. It is also adapted to the Northern, Southern and Sudan Savanna ecological zones of Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22864\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22864\" aria-controls=\"collapse22864\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the recommended seed rate for lowland rice?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22864\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2286\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22864\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. 60-80kg per hectare\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22865\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22865\" aria-controls=\"collapse22865\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the recommended plant spacing for lowland rice?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22865\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2286\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22865\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Sow seeds by drilling in rows at a spacing of 20 cm or 30 cm apart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For this transplanting method, transplant at the rate of 2-3 seeds per hill at a depth of 3-4 cm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22866\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22866\" aria-controls=\"collapse22866\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the recommended plant spacing for upland rice?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22866\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2286\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22866\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Sow 5-6 seeds at a spacing of 20 x 20 cm or 30 x 30 cm and thin to 2 \u2013 3 seedlings per stand 2- 3 weeks after sowing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22867\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22867\" aria-controls=\"collapse22867\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the recommended fertiliser application for upland rice?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22867\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2286\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22867\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. General recommendations per hectare are 60-80kg of Nitrogen, 13kg of Phosphorus, and 25kg of potassium equivalent to 4 bags of N:P: K 15:15:15 applied at sowing and 2-3 bags of Urea applied at 6 to 8 weeks after sowing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22868\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22868\" aria-controls=\"collapse22868\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon ea-icon-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do you control weed? <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse22868\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2286\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22868\"><div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A. Weeds could be controlled by hand weeding 2-3 weeks after sowing and 5-6 weeks after sowing or through the use of herbicides such as Pendimethalin at the rate of 2-3 litres per hectare to be applied 2-3 days after sowing pre-emergence herbicide for the control of annual grass and small-seeded broadleaf weeds. Propanil + 2,4-D amine is used as post-emergence at the rate of 2-2.5 litres per hectare. It should be applied at 1-4 leaf weed stage, irrespective of the stage of the rice or 14-21 days after seeding or transplanting. It is selective for rice with broad spectrum weed control.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maize Soyabeans Rice<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2425,"parent":38,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-420","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/ng\/fieldcrops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/ng\/fieldcrops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/ng\/fieldcrops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/ng\/fieldcrops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/ng\/fieldcrops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=420"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/ng\/fieldcrops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/420\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2410,"href":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/ng\/fieldcrops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/420\/revisions\/2410"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/ng\/fieldcrops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/ng\/fieldcrops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/ng\/fieldcrops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}