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Farmers earn big profits with these two maize varieties
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News18•07-10-2026, 15:02
Farmers earn big profits with these two maize varieties
- •Maize cultivation in Azamgarh is becoming a better source of income for farmers in less time and cost.
- •Sweet corn and baby corn have huge demand in the market, ranging from weddings to restaurants.
- •Sweet corn varieties like Sugar-75 and Madhuri get ready for harvesting in about 75 to 85 days.
- •Baby corn crop gets ready in just 50 to 60 days, enabling farmers to take 3 to 4 crops a year.
- •The remaining green plant after harvesting can be used as nutritious fodder for farm animals.
Key Questions Answered
For sweet corn cultivation, popular varieties include Sugar-75 and Madhuri. Meanwhile, HM-4 and Prakash are considered ideal varieties for growing baby corn.
The early part of June, the period before rains, and September to October after the monsoon are suitable for sowing. Loamy and sandy-loam soil with a pH value of 6.5 to 7.5 is considered best.
Farmers can do bio-fencing on field bunds using plants like lemon, karonda, and shikakai to protect crops from cattle and animals. To manage waterlogging, ensuring proper drainage and building a water harvesting system with a plastic drum is recommended.
