Maize
MakkaCerealKharifRabi
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Grown as a Kharif crop in most of India and as a Rabi crop in Bihar and the peninsular region.
Calendar windows are indicative for the major Indian agro-climatic regions. Always cross-check with your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or state agriculture department for recommendations specific to your district, soil type and variety.
Sowing window
Kharif: Jun – Jul · Rabi: Oct – Nov
Harvest window
Kharif: Sep – Oct · Rabi: Mar – Apr
Major producing states
Karnataka · Madhya Pradesh · Bihar · Telangana
Twelve-month operations
| Month | Operations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | FertilizeIrrigate | |
| February | Spray / IPMIrrigate | |
| March | Harvest | Rabi harvest in Bihar. |
| April | Harvest | Peninsular Rabi harvest. |
| May | — | |
| June | SowFertilize | Kharif sowing. |
| July | FertilizeSpray / IPMIntercultural | Knee-high N top-dressing; FAW scouting from whorl stage. |
| August | FertilizeSpray / IPM | Tasseling N split; FAW IPM. |
| SeptemberNow | Harvest | Kharif harvest begins. |
| October | SowFertilizeHarvest | Rabi sowing in Bihar / south. |
| November | SowFertilize | Rabi sowing window. |
| December | — |
Fertilizer schedule
Half N + full P and K as basal, remaining N split at knee-high and tasseling. Refer ICAR-IIMR package of practices.
Pest & disease management
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is the major pest since 2018; stem borer and shoot fly also reported. Follow ICAR-IIMR FAW IPM advisory.
Sources
See the full India crop calendar for all crops, or check our government schemes page for credit and insurance options for the Kharif season.