Maize — 1Crop suitability

• Climate suited to maize

  Maize is a tropical and sub-tropical crop. The minimum temperature for germination is 6–7°C; suitable temperatures are 21–23°C for germination and 30–32°C for growth. It is a day-neutral plant.

  Pending expert review

  Source

  Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Maize – Climate requirement, p. 103

  Region

  Tamil Nadu

  Last updated

  2026-11-04