Only for Organic – Baby Corn Seeds 🌽
Baby corn is a tender, sweet, and crunchy vegetable widely used in stir-fries, salads, soups, and curries. It is harvested at an early stage before the kernels fully mature, making it a great choice for home gardens. Baby corn plants are easy to grow and require minimal care, making them perfect for beginners.
How to Grow Baby Corn:
✔ Sowing & Germination:
- Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1-1.5 inches deep in well-drained soil.
- Spacing: Maintain 8-10 inches between plants and 24-30 inches between rows.
- Ideal Temperature: Best germination at 18°C - 30°C.
- Germination Time: Seeds sprout within 7-10 days.
✔ Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (6-8 hours daily) for optimal growth.
- Soil Type: Prefers fertile, loamy, and well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-7.0.
- Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
✔ Care & Maintenance:
- Fertilization: Apply organic compost or nitrogen-rich fertilizer to promote healthy growth.
- Weeding: Keep the area weed-free to avoid competition for nutrients.
- Pest & Disease Control: Protect from aphids, caterpillars, and fungal infections using organic methods.
- Mulching: Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
✔ Harvesting:
- Time to Harvest: Ready in 50-60 days when ears are 4-6 inches long with fine, silky hairs.
- Harvesting Tip: Pick young ears 2-3 days after silk emergence for the best tenderness.
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for up to a week.