18 Dec Cultivation of baby corn in North Eastern Hill region of India.
भारत के पूर्वोत्तर पर्वतीय क्षेत्र में बेबी कॉर्न की खेती। Maize had been cultivated for grain and fodder purpose. It is used both as food for human and feed for livestock especially in poultry industries. It is the third most important cereal crop next to rice and wheat in India and also a predominant cereal in global agricultural economy. It has got immense yield potential and is therefore called as “miracle crop” and also “queen of cereals”. Maize being a C4 plant is an efficient convertor of nutrients into food. In the recent years, baby corn maize has gained popularity as valued vegetable throughout the world including in India. Cobs removed within 3-5 days after their emergence are called baby corns. Cultivation practices of baby corn are similar to that recommended for normal corn production with only exception is the duration of the crop, which is approximate 60 days as compared as 110-120 days in case of grain crop. It can be eaten raw and included in diet in number of ways as salad, chutney, vegetables, pickles, kheer, Chinese preparation, in preparation of spicy foods, soups, pulav etc. Baby corn ears can be canned in two per cent brine solution. Pickles and canned baby corn ears have great potential for export in...