3 Best Fertilizers for Maize Farming (Massive Yield Guaranteed!)

I know what it's like to pour your heart into farming and still end up with meager harvests or half-dead plants I've been there too—I lost crops and learned the hard way Today I'm revealing the truth about stray fertilizers that completely transformed my harvest Stuff that can double your yield with no limits I'm freely sharing these fertilizers I've always used on my maize farm to achieve the yields I want a practice also supported by several research institutions including the African Plant Nutrition Institute But knowing these fertilizers isn't enough—you've got to be truly skilled at applying them which is precisely what I'll teach you in this video And before we discuss the first one I want to assure you of something After the third fertilizer I discuss in this video I’ll share my top recipe for making the most potent fertilizer at home using ingredients you already have I really want you to know this: a natural fertilizer you can make yourself at home—specifically an organic fertilizer designed for maize farms All you'll need is your own peat some wood ash and fish scraps So stick around and let's begin with the first fertilizer on my list DAP also known as diammonium phosphate is one of the best fertilizers for maize farming providing two essential nutrients: nitrogen and phosphorus Phosphorus helps maize seeds germinate by providing the energy needed to break open allowing the seed to develop strong roots Without phosphorus seeds may struggle to germinate resulting in weak plants But once the seed sprouts phosphorus continues to support root development Strong roots enable the maize plant to absorb more water and nutrients from the soil keeping it healthy and helping it withstand dry conditions For instance if plants don't receive sufficient phosphorus during early growth they fail to develop strong roots that penetrate deeply into the soil So what happens is that when it doesn't get water for a few days it starts dying This is because the roots do not go deep enough into the ground to find water and nutrients Additionally the nitrogen in DAP helps maize develop green leaves rapidly Leaves are crucial because they absorb sunlight to produce food for the plant More nitrogen leads to quicker growth and healthier stronger maize plants For the best results apply DAP at planting time placing it near the seed but not directly on it to prevent burning The recommended amount is 50 to 100 kilograms per acre depending on your soil fertility Speaking of which soil testing is crucial if you want to be efficient Soil fertility is the soil's natural ability to supply essential nutrients to your crops Without knowing your soil's nutrient levels you might apply fertilizers excessively or insufficiently Wasting money or starving your plants You can do a simple soil test to analyze the nutrient content and pH of your soil helping you tailor fertilizer appropriately For instance if your soil is deficient in phosphorus you'd know to prioritize DAP But DAP alone isn't sufficient to achieve the yield you're aiming for This fertilizer will give the plant a strong start but another one will be needed to keep the growth momentum going And the one professionals use is also the most common fertilizer among farmers —urea Urea is simply a nitrogen fertilizer containing 46% nitrogen and acids Urea performs three key functions for maize plants: it promotes taller growth and second it strengthens the plant's stems And number three it helps the plant produce large lush leaves When maize plants have sufficient nitrogen they produce more chlorophyll the green pigment found in leaves Chlorophyll enables plants to absorb sunlight and convert it into food via photosynthesis which means they grow faster and yield more grain Urea should be applied after the maize has germinated and begun growing as the roots are now strong enough to absorb the nitrogen When nitrogen is deficient the leaves turn yellow and the plant weakens To apply urea spread it around the base of the maize plant Always remember to do this when the soil is moist to prevent nitrogen from evaporating and wasting money You should also avoid applying too much Excess nitrogen can burn the plant or cause it to produce too many leaves without yielding sufficient maize cobs Normally urea is applied in two or three doses throughout the growing season This ensures the plant receives sufficient nitrogen throughout its development However maize requires more than urea for improved fruit set And ultimately that is what we truly aim for Not tall plants not broad leaves not large fruits That's what we want Fruit setting begins 8 to 10 weeks after germination This is when maize needs a boost for better kernel formation At this stage a foliar fertilizer containing a full range of nutrients works wonders You'll need one with macronutrients like nitrogen phosphorus and potassium as well as micronutrients such as boron zinc manganese copper and molybdenum These nutrients support pollination and kernel development directly boosting your yield and cob quality A great example is the Yara Vita Crop Lift Bio which I've used with awesome results It contains 10% nitrogen 4% phosphorus 7% potassium 0.13% manganese 0.1% copper 0.07% zinc 0.02% boron and 0.003% molybdenum Spray it onto the leaves and the plant quickly absorbs these nutrients correcting deficiencies during critical growth stages Other foliar fertilizers with a similar nutrient profile can also be effective so check what's available in your area Now understand that I am not sponsored by Yara International I've been using this product and find it genuinely helpful to recommend As always conduct your own analysis before investing in any agricultural inputs Now if you've made it this far here's the secret recipe I promised at the beginning of the video: take 1 kilogram of fish scraps and blend them into a fine powder Place the powdered fish into an airtight container and add 50 grams of brown sugar Add 3 liters of fresh human urine and 3 liters of water Note that the urine should come from a healthy individual not taking any medications Also add 500 grams of wood ash from your fire Again ensure the wood you burn is not treated with any chemicals Stir the mixture thoroughly and seal the container tightly Let the mixture ferment for 21 days Shake the mixture every 2 to 3 days and occasionally loosen the container lid to release gases but avoid exposing it to air excessively to maintain anaerobic conditions inside the container After 21 days strain the mixture and your highly potent liquid fertilizer is ready To apply the fertilizer mix one part of the fertilizer you just made with 10 parts water and pour it around your plants every two weeks Now why does it work Well human urine is extremely rich in nitrogen Fish scraps supply abundant phosphorus and wood ash provides potassium and calcium and also neutralizes the acidity in the urine This organic fertilizer can provide maize with a very fertile ground to thrive I hope this helps This is the Farm Innovator Subscribe now if you learned something new