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 Form 3 Geography Sample Exam Questions and Answers

Describe maize production from planting to harvesting.

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- Land is ploughed manually/mechanically
- Sowing of seeds are done at the onset of rains
- Two seeds are sown in holes of 2-5cm in rows of 1m apart
- Application of fertilizers or manure is done during planting
- Weeding and thinning is done to remove weak seedlings
- Top dressing /nitrogenous fertilizers is applied after weeding when the crop is 30-45cm high
- The crop is ready for harvesting in 4-8months depending on variety of seeds and altitude -Maize is left to ripen and dry when standing on the farm
- Harvesting is done manually


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