How To Cultivat Sweet Corn From Land Preparation To Harvest

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YOGYAKARTA - Sweet Corn is one of the agricultural commodities that has high economic value. Its delicious taste and rich nutritional content make sweet corn popular with various communities. That is why sweet corn cultivation can be a promising business opportunity.

Market demand for sweet corn continues to increase, both for direct consumption and as raw material for the food industry. With this potential, sweet corn cultivation can be an attractive option for farmers who want to increase income.

The cultivation of sweet corn is not too difficult as long as it always ensures that the nutritional needs and nutrients are sufficient to get optimal harvest. Sweet corn can be grown in the lowland or high with temperatures between 21-27 degrees Celsius.

In cultivating sweet corn, there are several things that need to be considered, starting from land preparation or land conditions, seed selection, planting techniques, to the harvest process. The following are steps to cultivate sweet corn so that they can grow properly and produce quality harvests:

The first step in cultivating sweet corn is to prepare suitable land. Sweet corn requires fertile soil, loose soil, and has a pH between 5.5 to 7. Land should be cleared of weeds and the remains of the previous plant.

After that, carry out soil processing by hoeing or hijacking to a depth of 20-30 cm. Provide fertilizer or compost to increase soil fertility.

Choosing quality sweet corn seeds is very important to get optimal harvest. Choose seeds from superior varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases and have high productivity.

Make sure the selected seeds have a certificate from a trusted producer. Before being planted, soak the seeds in warm water for 8-12 hours to speed up the sub-district process.

Sweet corn should be grown at the beginning of the rainy season so that the water needs are met. Make a planting hole with a distance of 75 cm x 25 cm to provide sufficient space for plant growth. Put 1-2 seed seeds into each hole and cover them with thin soil. After planting, water the land to maintain soil moisture.

Sweet corn plant care includes watering, preparation, fertilization, and control of pests and diseases:

Sweet corn is usually ready to harvest within 70-90 days after planting, depending on its varieties. The characteristics of sweet corn that is ready to harvest are that corn hair has dried up and corn seeds look full and bright yellow. The harvest is done by cutting the corn cang and its kelobot.

After harvesting, sweet corn must be packaged immediately and stored in a cool place to maintain its freshness. If it will be marketed, make sure the corn is intact and not damaged.

Those are the sweet corn cultivation steps that you can follow. Sweet corn cultivation is a potential business with a large profit prospect. With the right cultivation techniques ranging from land preparation to harvest, farmers can produce high quality corn that is in demand by the market. Also read how to cultivate peanuts.

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