Totally 25 forage maize varieties with cold resistance,short growth period,high yield and high quality were collected in order to screen out the suitable varieties and seeding methods through comparing and analyzing the plant height,leaf area,stem yield and fodder quality.The designed seeding methods were direct seeding with mulching,direct seeding,seedling transplanting and seedling transplanting with mulching.The result indicated that the suitable seeding method for maize in this area was direct seeding with mulching,and Yucao No.3 was the best variety which adapted to the environment above 3100 m.