Maize & Watermelon Intercrop Tips For Bigger Harvests

Spacing:
Maize: 75 cm between rows, 30โ€“40 cm between plants

Watermelon: 1 m between plants along maize rows
Fertilizer: Use fertile soil, add manure & balanced NPK

Watering: 2โ€“3 times/week early, then reduce as watermelon spreads

Pests & Weeds: Keep the field clean! Watch maize for fall armyworm & watermelon for aphids/cucumber beetles

Harvest:
Maize: When cobs mature & husks dry
Watermelon: When fruits are fully colored & nearest tendril dries

Intercropping helps suppress weeds, cover soil, and reduce heat stress on your watermelon!
Grow smart, harvest more, feed your family better!

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