12.5 kg of micronutrient mixture formulated by the Department of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu, mixed with sand to make a total quantity of 50 kg/ha is to be applied.
Apply TNAU MN mixture @ 30 kg /ha as Enriched FYM (Prepare enriched FYM at 1:10 ratio of MN mixture & FYM ; mix at friable moisture &incubate for one month in shade).
(or) 5 kg Zn + 40 kg S + 1.5 kg B in deficient soils .
Zinc sulphate @ 37.5 kg/ha is recommended for hybrid maize in Zn deficient soils
Apply the mixture over the furrows and two thirds in the top of ridges, if ridge planting is followed.
If bed system of sowing is followed, apply the micronutrient mixture over the furrows.
Do not incorporate the micronutrient mixture in the soil.
