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Common NameSweet corn, Corn, MakkaGermination Time7 to 10 days Sweet Corn Growing Tips in Container:Sweet Corn is easy to grow in any type of vegetable garden.Sowing Season:All Seasonal.Soil requirements: The right type of soil is very important as nutrition’s are required for the growth of the plant. Mix of soil requires Red soil, Vermicompost and Coco peat in respective ratios (40: 40: 20). Also add handful of Neem cake to each pot to keep the soil pest free.Container Specification:Take Container/Grow bag with minimum 12-inch height.Preferably 12X12 Or 15X15 Or 12X15 inch Grow bags or even bigger as per requirementSowing:Sow your seeds 12-14 cm apart at a depth of 1⁄2inch (1.3 cm).Keep soil moist to speed germination and encourage quick growth.Sow the 1-2 seeds per pit.Water regularly.Seedling takes place within 7-10 days from the date of sowing.Plants Caring:Sweet Corn need at least 3 to 4 hours Sunlight.Check the plants regularly and spray neem oil to keep the insects away. Add handful of compost for every 10-15 days for each pot to make sure soil has enough nutrition’s to grow plants. Harvest:Harvesting of Sweet Corn can start after 60 to 100 days of sowing.