ਮੱਕੀ ਦੀ ਬਜਾਈ ਸਮੇਂ ਚੇਤੇ ਰੱਖੋ ਇਹ ਸੱਚੀ ਸੁੱਚੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ Maize crop yield management 2026

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Spring maize in Punjab is a high-yielding but water-intensive crop primarily grown as a "third crop" between the traditional winter (Rabi) and summer (Kharif) seasons.
Key Sowing & Harvesting Details
Sowing Window: The recommended time is from 01- 20 February . Some farmers extend this from late February to the end of March depending on the preceding crop.
Harvesting Time: Typically harvested in June and early July.
Core Growing Regions: It is most prevalent in the "potato belt," including Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, and Kapurthala.
Popular Varieties & Yield
Hybrids: Common Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) recommended hybrids include PMH-7, PMH-8, and PMH-1. Private hybrids like 31Y45 and DKC 9108, DKC 9208 are also popular among farmers due to high productivity.
Average Yield: Farmers can achieve high yields of 36–40 quintals per acre, significantly higher than Kharif maize.
Environmental & Economic Outlook
Water Intensity: Spring maize is highly controversial because it requires 18–20 irrigation cycles. Because it grows during the hot, dry months (May–June), its water demand is comparable to, or even exceeds, that of paddy.
Profitability: It is considered more remunerative than Kharif maize because it faces fewer pest attacks and benefits from high demand for silage (cattle feed) and ethanol production.
Latest Development: As of early 2026, the Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR) is conducting trials to establish Punjab as a hub for hybrid maize seed production during the spring season to reduce reliance on southern states.
Are you interested in the specific irrigation techniques (like drip or raised-bed) recommended by PAU to reduce water consumption for