How to plant corn seeds

As a kind of grain, corn is not a staple food like rice and wheat. But corn is also a nutritious agricultural product, which contains a lot of dietary fiber. So how do you plant corn seeds?

I. Land preparation

It is necessary to prepare the soil in advance before sowing. There should not be too much large piece of soil in the land, and it should be given some base fertilizer so that the seeds can germinate easily after sowing. In addition, the time should also be chosen, which is generally carried out from March to May in spring, and the specific sowing time can be changed at any time according to the temperature.

II. Purchase of species

Seed selection is also a very important step, the quality of seeds will directly affect the emergence rate and seedling growth. The moisture and purity of the selected seeds must be good, and the size must be full and uniform, so that they can germinate and grow better after sowing.

Third, sowing seeds

In most cases, the corn seeds purchased do not need to sprout, just sow them directly. When sowing, the depth should be shallower, about 3-5cm, if the soil is very loose, do not sow below 8cm at the deepest. If you sow too deeply, there will be a shortage of seedlings.

IV. matters needing attention

If there are conditions, seed dressing can also be carried out before sowing, that is, some pesticides or fungicides and other drugs can be mixed with seeds, in order to prevent diseases and insect pests in time, corn can grow better.