Maize Challenge 2022: Part 3 - Preparation

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The preparation was done within the space of one week. The inconclusive clearing of some portions of the land slowed it down.

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After the land was being cleared, the next step is to get things put in place - like purchase of tools and materials required.

Maize :
Initially, I planned to plant only maize here. Here's the Maize I bought for the planting. They are 10 about modules.

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Since the land is big, I bought guinea-corn to plant alongside with the maize.

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Chemicals:
This chemical is a substance that will be used to kills grasses without needing to spend time and energy cutting or weeding them.
I bought 7 chemicals. The amount is actually an estima. If these are not enough, I will buy more.

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Moreso, I bought 1 Atrazine. It is an ingredient powder that will be mixed together with the chemicals.

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Tools:
I actually don't want to spend more money. In order to reduce my cost, I will be using my friends tools and equipment. Those who I will employ to get the planting done for me will also come along with theirs.

Bargaining:
Here, was bargaining with one of the persons who will be assisting me for the planting. They will be five in numbers and he estimated it would take about 3 days before completing. First and second day for planting while the third day will be used for spraying of chemicals.

The Plot is estimated to be 7 to 10 plots using 100 by 100 scale.

I tried uploading the video but to no avail. That could have helped show the size of the proposed land when I was communicating with one of the workers.

So this is actually the first time planting will be done here after some years. The land is a strong so we will have to wait for more rain to fall in order to soften the ground. Moreso, there will be no building ridges for this.

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The contest is organized by felixxx@felixxx and you can read more about it here.

Also, check out my MC2022 previous posts:
Part 1: Introductory post
Part 2: Location

Thank you.

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