Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Sweetcorn
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Quantity
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30 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Sweetcorn Seeds? — Crop Overview
Sweetcorn (తీపి మొక్కజొన్న | स्वीट कॉर्न | இனிப்பு மக்காச்சோளம்) is a warm-season cereal crop grown across India for its sweet, tender edible cobs consumed fresh, boiled, or processed. Unlike regular maize, sweetcorn is harvested early for its sugary kernels, making it a popular vegetable crop. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils, it is ideal for both kitchen gardens and commercial farming. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Sweetcorn — 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 cobs per plant / 40–60 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 antioxidants
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh cobs for market + 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 Sweetcorn
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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3.4 g
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Dietary Fiber
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2.7 g
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Iron
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0.5 mg
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Vitamin C
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6 mg
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Calories
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86 kcal
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How to Grow Sweetcorn 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 cob formation
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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 — neem-based control
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Harvest
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70–90 days — harvest when cobs are milky and tender
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Sowing Calendar for Sweetcorn — 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–October
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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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April–May
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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70–90 days after sow
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Sweetcorn — 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 var. saccharata
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Telugu Name
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తీపి మొక్కజొన్న
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Hindi Name
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स्वीट कॉर्न
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Tamil Name
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இனிப்பு மக்காச்சோளம்
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Crop Type
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Vegetable / 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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70–90 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 Sweetcorn 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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తీపి మొక్కజొన్న (Teepi Mokkajonna)
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Tamil Nadu
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இனிப்பு மக்காச்சோளம் (Inippu Makkacholam)
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Karnataka
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ಸಿಹಿ ಮೆಕ್ಕೆಜೋಳ (Sihi Mekke Jola)
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Maharashtra
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गोड मका (God Makka)
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Gujarat
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મીઠી મકાઈ (Mithi Makai)
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North India
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स्वीट कॉर्न (Sweet Corn)
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West Bengal
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মিষ্টি ভুট্টা (Mishti Bhutta)
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Odisha
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ମିଠା ମକା (Mitha Maka)
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Kerala
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മധുര മക്കച്ചോലം (Madhura Makkacholam)
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Why Buy Sweetcorn 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 — Sweetcorn Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Sweetcorn in Telugu?
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తీపి మొక్కజొన్న (Teepi 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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