Successful maize cultivation requires good seedbed. Seed should be placed in contact with the moist soil. The first ploughing should be done with soil inverting plough so that at least 20 to 25 cm deep soil may become loose. It should be followed by two to three harrowing or three to four cross ploughing with local plough. Planking should be done after each ploughing and field should be leveled for good water management.