Corn Red Seeds – Desi Erra Mokkajonna Variety | Makka/Cholam | High Germination for Home Gardening

Product Details

Germination Time: 6-10 days
Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun
Ideal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; best sown in summer and monsoon
Plant Height: 5-7 feet
Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost per plant, every 2-3 weeks
Life Span: Annual
Ideal Growing Temperature: 21-32°C
First Harvest: 80-100 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Moderate
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 15x15 grow bag or larger, garden beds

Specifications of Desi Corn Red (Erra Mokkajonna) Seeds

This Desi Erra Mokkajonna variety produces distinctive red-kerneled corn, valued for its traditional taste and use in regional dishes, snacks, and roasted preparations. A tall, sun-loving annual, it needs adequate spacing and consistent care during its growing season to develop well-filled cobs, and benefits from being planted in blocks rather than single rows to improve pollination.

Benefits / Uses

Distinctive red kernels with traditional flavor, used in snacks and regional dishes
Ornamental value — attractive red cobs add visual interest to the garden
Suitable for roasting, boiling, and traditional preparations
Tall, productive plant yielding multiple cobs per stalk under good conditions
A rewarding, higher-effort crop for home gardeners wanting to grow their own corn

Planting and Care for Corn Red

Sowing: Sow seeds 1-1.5 inches deep in well-drained, fertile soil, spacing plants 8-12 inches apart. Plant in blocks of multiple rows rather than a single line, as corn is wind-pollinated and needs nearby plants for good pollination.
Growing: Water regularly and consistently, especially during tasseling and cob formation, as inconsistent watering can affect kernel development. Provide adequate nutrients throughout the growing season, as corn is a heavy feeder.
Harvesting: Harvest once kernels are plump and the husk has dried slightly, typically 80-100 days after sowing. Check kernel firmness by pressing gently through the husk before picking.

Precautions While Growing Corn Red

Plant in blocks rather than single rows to ensure adequate pollination and well-filled cobs
Maintain consistent watering, especially during flowering and cob development
Watch for corn borer and armyworm; use organic pest control methods where needed
Provide adequate spacing and staking support in windy areas, as tall stalks can lodge (fall over)

Other Names

Botanical Name: Zea mays
Uses in Indian Languages:
Telugu: ఎర్ర మొక్కజొన్న (Erra Mokkajonna)
Hindi: मक्का (Makka)
Tamil: சோளம் (Cholam)
Kannada: ಮೆಕ್ಕೆಜೋಳ (Mekkejola)

Grow Suggestions

Herb / Leafy Green / Flower

Recommended Grow Bag Size

HDPE 260 GSM Grow Bag - Perfect 6x6 Inch Solution for Urban Herb Gardening ✓ In Stock