Corn farming is the large-scale cultivation of maize, which is a crucial food cash crop in India. It is practised to obtain food grain, sweet corn, baby corn and green cobs.
Corn farming is recommended in warm climates with consistent rainfall and moderate humidity. This will ensure that the maximum quantity and quality of production is obtained.
Corn farming requires well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a pH between 6 and 7.5, resulting in better yield and profits for the farmers engaged in corn farming in India.
Corn is preferred to be sown in the spring when soil temperatures reach around 50-55°F (10-13°C), and it is commercially cultivated as Kharif and Rabi crops in India.
Successful cultivation of maize involves multiple ploughings, harrowing, and proper seedbed preparation to ensure optimal plant germination and high quality production.
Corn farming needs consistent irrigation during critical growth stages like tasseling and silking, to ensure adequate moisture for profitable production of crops.
Corn is ready for harvesting when the kernels are mature and firm, usually around 18-24 days after the silking stage. Then, the yield is further processed for the markets.