In which state does maize grow?

In which state does maize grow?

The predominant maize growing states that contributes more than 80 % of the total maize production are Andhra Pradesh (20.9 %), Karnataka (16.5 %), Rajasthan (9.9 %), Maharashtra (9.1 %), Bihar (8.9 %), Uttar Pradesh (6.1 %), Madhya Pradesh (5.7 %), Himachal Pradesh (4.4 %).

In which condition maize is not grown?

Maize is grown in a warm and tropical climate. The optimum temperature for growing maize is between 18 0 c -27°Cin day and 140 -15°Cin the night. Hence, a cold climate is not essential to grow maize.

Which province does not grow maize or wheat?

KwaZulu-Natal has areas of agricultural land devoted to the production of grain and seed crops, which vary from year to year, depending on demand and supply, prices and rainfall. The province is not a major grain producing area in South Africa.

Do all 50 states grow corn?

Why does corn have the most acres of any major crop in the U.S.? It can be grown in nearly every State in the U.S.

Is maize cultivated in Kerala?

As a rainfed crop, maize is grown in June-July or August-September. The irrigated crop is raised in January-February. Hybrids: Ganga Hybrid-1, Ganga Hybrid-101, Deccan hybrid, Renjit, Hi-Starch. Composite varieties: Kissan Composite, Amber, Vijay, Vikram, Sona, Jawahar.

Where is corn grown Karnataka?

Key maize growing regions of Davangere and Chitradurga districts in south interior Karnataka have received 81 and 45 per cent more rainfall than normal during June. Official sources said the progress of the Kharif sowing has been good so far. Total acreages are higher by about 8 per cent over the same period last year.

Which is the right condition for the maize?

Maize is grown in temperatures between 18°C and 27°C during the day and around 14°C during the night. But the most important factor is the 140 frost-free days. The crop is very susceptible to frost; therefore, its cultivation in temperate latitudes is limited.

Which province grows maize in South Africa?

Maize is produced throughout South Africa with Free State, Mpumalanga and North West provinces being the largest producers, accounting for approximately 83% of total production. Maize is produced mostly on dry land although there is less than 10% that is produced under irrigation.

Where is maize farming in South Africa?

South Africa is currently the main maize producer on the African continent with most production concentrated in the North West province, the Free State, the Mpumalanga Highveld and the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.

Which state is the corn state?

Iowa
While officially nicknamed “The Hawkeye State,” Iowa is also known as “The Corn State” due to 90% of its land devoted to agriculture.

What state is known as the corn state?

List of nicknames of U.S. states

state	nickname
Iowa	Hawkeye State, Corn State
Kansas	Sunflower State, Jayhawker State
Kentucky	Bluegrass State
Louisiana	Pelican State, Creole State, Sugar State