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What Are Baby Corn Seeds? — Crop Overview

Baby Corn (Zea mays) (Chinna Mokka Jonna | Baby Makka | Siru Cholam) is a warm-season vegetable crop grown across India for its tender, immature cobs harvested early before pollination. It is widely used in cooking and also provides good market value. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils, it suits both kitchen gardens and commercial farming.

Why Grow Desi Baby Corn — Farmer & Gardener Benefits

Benefit	Detail
Non-Hybrid	Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
Yield	1–2 cobs per plant / 80–120 quintal per acre
Drought Tolerance	Medium — suitable for irrigated & semi rain-fed farming
Nutrition	Rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants
Income	Dual-use: fresh baby corn + fodder from plant residue
Soil Health	Deep-rooting — improves soil aeration and structure

Nutritional Value of Baby Corn

Nutrient	Per 100g (approx.)
Protein	2.0 g
Dietary Fiber	2.5 g
Iron	0.5 mg
Vitamin C	6 mg
Calories	26 kcal

How to Grow Baby Corn Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide

Stage	Detail
Land Prep	Well-drained loamy soil, plough to 20–25 cm depth, pH 5.5–7.5
Sowing Method	Direct sow / Ridge & furrow / Containers
Seed Rate	2–3 seeds per pot / 8–10 kg per acre
Spacing	20 × 45 cm
Irrigation	Needs regular watering — avoid dry stress
Fertiliser	Organic compost preferred — suitable for natural farming
Pest Watch	Stem borer, aphids — neem oil spray recommended
Harvest	45–60 days — harvest when silk just emerges and cobs are tender

Sowing Calendar for Baby Corn — India-Wide

Season	Region	Sowing Months	Harvest Months
Kharif	Telangana, AP, Karnataka	June–August	August–October
Rabi	Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts	October–January	December–March
Summer	All South India	January–March	March–May
Year-round	Terrace / Container	Any warm month	45–60 days after sow

Baby Corn — Crop Quick Facts

Parameter	Detail
Botanical Name	Zea mays
Telugu Name	Chinna Mokka Jonna (చిన్న మొక్క జొన్న)
Hindi Name	Baby Makka
Tamil Name	Siru Cholam
Crop Type	Vegetable
Sowing Season	Kharif / Rabi / Summer
Germination	5–8 days
Days to Harvest	45–60 days
Drought Tolerance	Medium
Farm Scale	Kitchen garden to commercial farm
Seed Type	Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO

Common Names of Baby Corn Seeds Across India

Region/Language	Common Name
English	Baby Corn, Tender Corn
Telugu	Chinna Mokka Jonna
Hindi	Baby Makka
Tamil	Siru Cholam
Kannada	Sanna Jola
Malayalam	Cheriya Cholam
Marathi	Chota Makka
Bengali	Chhoto Bhutta
Gujarati	Nanu Makai