Abstract: Background and Objective: The germination and growth rate of maize is a key factor that regulates cultivated crop productivity. The study examined the germination and seedling growth rate of maize on four different media. Materials and Methods: The study was carried out in the Department of Biological Science, at Federal University, Gashua, Nigeria. For each block, 12 polythene bags were used, block A had 2:1:1 mixtures of topsoil, sharp sand and sawdust, subjected to sterilization. Block B had 2:1:1 mixtures of topsoil, sharp sand and cow dung, subjected to sterilization. Block C had 2:1:1 of topsoil, sharp sand and NPK, subjected to sterilization. Block D, contain sow dust which was not subjected to sterilization. The shoot height, shoot width, leaf length and leaf width were measured daily using a ruler for 4 weeks. The biomass was determined using the biomass index. Results: Block A had the highest rate of germination at 40%, Block C had the lowest percentage of 26.67% while there was no germination on Block D. There was a significant difference at p<0.05 between the treatment among the shoot height, shoot width, leaf length and leaf width at each week. The maize grown on Block B had the highest percentage of 48.6% while the one on Block C had the lowest percentage of the 25.0% of the biomass. Conclusion: To avoid poor germination and growth, seeds should be planted in natural soil while fertilizer and manure should be applied at the appropriate time during cultivation.