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Optimizing baby corn yield and quality: Insights from organic and agronomic interventions

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https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.7627
Submitted
6 February 2025
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27-08-2025
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Abstract

Cultivation of baby corn, a profitable crop in the global agricultural market, requires careful attention to increase yield, productivity and quality. This review examines the impact of various land configuration practices and organic nutrient management practices on baby corn yield, productivity and quality. Different land configurations, including flat beds, broad beds and ridges and furrows, can be combined with organic nutrient management strategies that utilize various plant- and animal-based soil amendments. While organic nutrient management has increased the nutritional content of baby corn, particularly by increasing micronutrient levels, improvements in land configuration have had a substantial influence on the crop's productivity. Physical characteristics, such as cob length, width, grain homogeneity and overall quality, have all been significantly improved. These improvements support sustainable farming practices, in addition to increasing the market value of baby corn. Baby corn's versatility and nutritional advantages have expanded its commercial potential and raised demand for both fresh and processed varieties. This review highlights the importance of integrating organic nutrient management with land configuration to enhance the sustainability, quality and productivity of baby corn farming. This review offers valuable insights for farmers and agricultural professionals, supporting the adoption of integrated approaches that harmonize land management techniques with organic nutrient management to optimize crop performance, ensure environmental sustainability and promote farmers' well-being.

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