Sweet Corn Seeds – Desi Teepi Mokkajonna Variety | Meetha Makka | 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: 70-90 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Moderate
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 15x15 grow bag or larger, garden beds

Specifications of Desi Sweet Corn (Teepi Mokkajonna) Seeds

This Sweet Corn variety produces tender, naturally sweet kernels, popular for boiling, roasting, and use in salads and snacks. A tall, sun-loving annual, it needs adequate spacing and consistent care during its growing season to develop well-filled, juicy cobs, and benefits from being planted in blocks rather than single rows to improve pollination.

Benefits / Uses

Naturally sweet, tender kernels — ideal for boiling, roasting, and salads
Popular snack crop, enjoyed fresh off the cob
Suitable for home use in soups, chaats, and everyday cooking
Tall, productive plant yielding multiple cobs per stalk under good conditions
A rewarding crop for home gardeners wanting to grow their own fresh corn

Planting and Care for Sweet Corn

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 sweetness and fill. Provide adequate nutrients throughout the growing season, as corn is a heavy feeder.
Harvesting: Harvest when kernels are plump, milky, and tender to the touch through the husk, typically 70-90 days after sowing — sweet corn is best picked and eaten promptly, as sugars convert to starch quickly after harvest.

Precautions While Growing Sweet Corn

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
Harvest promptly at the milky-kernel stage, as delayed picking reduces sweetness

Other Names

Botanical Name: Zea mays var. saccharata
Uses in Indian Languages:
Telugu: తీపి మొక్కజొన్న (Teepi Mokkajonna)
Hindi: मीठा मक्का (Meetha Makka)
Tamil: இனிப்பு சோளம் (Inippu Cholam)
Kannada: ಸಿಹಿ ಮೆಕ್ಕೆಜೋಳ (Sihi Mekkejola)

• Reliable home sowing performance
• Suitable for pots, grow bags & garden beds
• Clean, well-graded seeds for uniform planting
• Supports seasonal planting cycles
• Easy to store between sowings

1. Prepare soil or potting mix
2. Sow seeds at recommended depth
3. Water lightly after sowing
4. Place in suitable light conditions
5. Maintain regular moisture until sprouting

• Carefully selected seed batches
• Cleaned and graded for consistency
• Suitable for home sowing conditions
• Packed for safe storage and handling
• Designed for seasonal use
  
  

• Balcony and terrace gardeners
• Home growers starting from seed
• Small-space and container gardening
• Seasonal kitchen gardens
• Beginners and hobby gardeners

• Sow during the suitable planting season
• Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place
• Keep packets sealed after opening
• Avoid moisture exposure during storage
• Use within recommended sowing cycles