Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Indian Corn/Maize
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Quantity
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25 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Indian Corn/Maize Seeds? — Crop Overview
Indian Corn/Maize (మొక్కజొన్న | मक्का | மக்காச்சோளம்) is a warm-season cereal crop grown across India for its edible grains used as food, fodder, and processed products. It is one of the most important staple crops and is widely cultivated for both human consumption and livestock feed. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils, maize is ideal for large-scale farming as well as small kitchen gardens. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Indian Corn/Maize — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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1–2 kg per plant / 50–80 quintals per acre
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — suitable for rain-fed farming in AP/Telangana
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Nutrition
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Rich in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals
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Income
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Dual-use: grains for food + fodder for livestock
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting — improves soil structure
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Nutritional Value of Indian Corn/Maize
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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9 g
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Dietary Fiber
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7 g
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Iron
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2.7 mg
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Vitamin C
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6 mg
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Calories
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365 kcal
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How to Grow Indian Corn/Maize Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, ploughed to 20–25 cm, pH 6–7.5
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / ridge & furrow / container (large pots)
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Seed Rate
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8–10 kg per acre / 2–3 seeds per pit
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Spacing
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20 × 60 cm
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Irrigation
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Moderate — regular watering during tasseling stage
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost + FYM recommended
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Pest Watch
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Stem borer, armyworm — use neem-based control
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Harvest
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80–100 days — harvest when cobs are fully mature and dry
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Sowing Calendar for Indian Corn/Maize — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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June–August
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September–November
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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January–February
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Summer
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All South India
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February–March
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May–June
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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80–100 days after sow
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Indian Corn/Maize — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Zea mays
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Telugu Name
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మొక్కజొన్న
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Hindi Name
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मक्का
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Tamil Name
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மக்காச்சோளம்
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Crop Type
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Cereal
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Sowing Season
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Kharif, Rabi, Summer
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Germination
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5–8 days
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Days to Harvest
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80–100 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Indian Corn/Maize Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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మొక్కజొన్న (Mokkajonna)
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Tamil Nadu
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மக்காச்சோளம் (Makka Cholam)
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Karnataka
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ಮೆಕ್ಕೆಜೋಳ (Mekke Jola)
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Maharashtra
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मका (Makka)
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Gujarat
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મકાઈ (Makai)
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North India
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मक्का (Makka)
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West Bengal
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ভুট্টা (Bhutta)
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Odisha
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ମକା (Maka)
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Kerala
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മക്കച്ചോലം (Makkacholam)
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Why Buy Indian Corn/Maize Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Indian Corn/Maize Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Indian Corn/Maize in Telugu?
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మొక్కజొన్న (Mokkajonna)
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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June–August (Kharif) and February–March (Summer)
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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85%+ under proper Indian growing conditions
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