Pioneer® Brand corn hybrid seeds are developed to help local farmers in making optimum profit from our products. Tested in local conditions, our hybrid seeds are superior to to others available in the market, as our hybrid corn varieties offer value to farmers in all regions and cropping environments across India.
Discover the key features of P1899 corn hybrid seeds.
P1899
116-118
95-100
113-118
Major Grain
Spring/Jayad
Spring Corn
AI-High management
8 to 9
60cm X 20cm (Punjab, UP, Bihar and MP) & 45cm X 25-30cm (Major part in UP)
32000
UP, Punjab, Bihar, MP
Corn
53
| No of Days | : 0 |
| Stage | : Field Preparation |
| Description | |
| For better germiantion prepare the land to fine tilth by one or two ploughing at 15 CM depth, follwed by two harrowings. Apply 5 MT or 10 to 15 cartloads of compost manure before final harrowing | |
| No of Days | : 0 |
| Stage | : Sowing |
| Description | |
| Select right Pioneer hybrid based on growing conditions/Positioning - P1899 & P1890 for punjab and P1899 & P1891 in UP, MP and Bihar. Seed should be planted by hand, dibbling or seed drill machine by maintaining appropriate row to row and plant to plant distance. To maintain 32000 plant population per acre and for same plant population below is the row to row and plant to plant distances:
To protect plants from early on from insects and pests, plant Pioneer Lumigen brand seeds (Lumigen CT seeds). For good germination - take up sowing at optimum moisture. | |
Phase 01
| No of Days | : 15 to 30 days |
| Stage | : Seedling Stage (V4 to V6 Stage) |
| Description | |
| Early Insect Control: Corn crop requires proper early insect pests, mainly Fall Armyworm, to avoid loss of plants and yield. The estimated damage due to early insect pests in corn is estimated to be up to 15%-20%, even higher under severity, which is a direct loss of plants leading to reduced population and, in turn, the yield. For fffective control of Fall Armyworms, spray Delegate (Spinetoram) on a day between 15 to 20 at the rate of 100 ml/acre in 200 litres of water. Repeat the spray @ 25 to 30 days at the rate 100 ml/acre in 200 liters of water Irrigation: At V2-V3 stage, almost 18-22 days after sowing, which is required to establish seedling. | |
Phase 02
| No of Days | : 30 to 35 days |
| Stage | : Knee Height Stage (V6 to V8 Stage) |
| Description | |
| Knee high stage is one of the critical stage for Water/Fertilizer management. Insufficient moisture at this stage may lead to poor cob & tassel formation and results in to yield loss. Ensure proper moisture through irrigation at this stage. Irrigation: At V6-V8 stage, almost 30-35 days after sowing, this critical stage as cob formation starts at this period. Fertilizer: Followed by irrigation need to apply about 50kg Urea/ac For effective control of Fall Armyworm: If FAW infestation still exits, then spray Delegate (Spinetoram) at 15 to 20 days at the rate of 100 ml/acre in 200 liters of water. | |
Phase 03
| No of Days | :50 to 60 days |
| Stage | : Booting stage |
| Description | |
| Booting stage is important (before emerging out of tassels 5-6 days before) and at this stage you need to apply the last application of Fertilizer doses with optimum moisture. If the plot is dry then you need to apply irrigation and then after 24 hours you need to apply fertilizer. Application of Urea 35-50 kg/ac (50 kg/ac in case of stunted growth and/or light green plant color otherwise 35 kg/ac sufficient) along with MOP 20-25kg/ac. | |
Phase 01
| No of Days | : 60- 70 Days |
| Stage | : Flowering/Pollination stage (R1 Silk to R2 Blister) |
| Description | |
| As per hybrid maturity there is 5 to 10 days variation of this stage, this stage is very critical for moisture if there is gap in maintaining moisture during this stage, pollination is highly affected under high heat/temperature condition which leads poor grain setting and huge yield loss. at this stage need to maintain moisture and provide irrigating timely. at this stage within 5-7 days 2 irrigations may be required | |
Phase 02
| No of Days | : 70-85 Days |
| Stage | : Milk/ grain filling - Dough Stage (R3 Milk to R4 Dough) |
| Description | |
| Grain filling to soft dough stages need moisture for milk filling in grains, Water serves as medium of transportation and also ingradient of milk. At this stage maintaining moisture is important for grain weight and grain quality. If there is gap in irrigation at this stage then it results in to low weight grain & poor grain quality (shrinking of grains) with huge yield loss. almost 2 irrigations may be required at grain filling period. | |
Phase 03
| No of Days | : 85 to 95 days |
| Stage | : Dent Stage (R5 Stage) |
| Description | |
| Hard dough stage is followed by dent stage- at this stage grain starts drying and this is the stage when irrigation shoiuld be stopped. | |
| No of Days | : 95 to 110 days |
| Stage | : Maturity/Harvesting (R6) |
| Description | |
| Right time harvesting Stage - at the physical maturity (R6 stage) black layer (hard) is visible at grain's tip/nose (that shows stoppage of milk filling in grain). For obtaining high yield with good quality grains, crop should be harvested at this stage where grain moisture is also reduced (20-25%). If harvesting done before R6 stage then premature harvesting results yield loss, poor grain quality with shrinking & bad grain color. storability is also affected as moistened grains easily infected with fungus. | |
Selecting the right hybrid seed to sustain various conditions.
For the best yield, it is essential that you plant the right number of crops.
For maximum/best yield optimum irrigation is required.
To maintain optimum soil conditions, at the time of seeding fertilizing the corn is very important.
Prevention of weeds must take place for good yield.
Preventing pest infestation is important for good crop and yield.
Crops should remain diseases free for optimum yield.
When the corn kernels have the right moisture i.e., 20-25% the crop is ready to be harvested.
