Potential of baby corn cultivation in crop diversification under rice-wheat cropping system

Abstract

An experiment on baby corn cultivation was conducted during 2002-03 and 2003-04 at farmer fields in district Sonepat. Sowing was done at different dates during September to November following proper packages of practices. Result showed that cultivation of baby corn was not only remunerative but also very profitable with net returns of Rs.43100/acre and Rs.35535/acre in respective years. This return was about four times that of wheat crop. The highest crop yield (8q/acre) and net returns (Rs.83600/acre) were obtained from the crop sown on 22nd September. The high remuneration. Further, the farmers have to wait for a longer period to realize income of their crops. However, by growing baby corn crop they can get money in minimum possible time. Since baby corn is in great demand in international market, and with its cultivation and exports foreign exchange could be earned by the country. Green fodder obtained after the harvesting of baby corn will support the cattle industry also. The study made very significant impact and encouraged its cultivation in the district.