Effect of different levels of N and Zn on growth & yield of Baby corn

Maize (Zea mays L.) ranks 3rd as a food-grain crop after wheat and rice. Maize cobs are used as a vegetable is known as baby corn. Baby corn having unfertilized young cobs harvested 2 or 3 days after silk emergence. The productivity of baby corn entirely depends on extent of successful completion of crop growth for exploiting their full genetic potential and properly integrated with environmental conditions in which it is grown. However, role of balanced and adequate nutrition is recognized as one of the important factors in realizing the maximum yield of baby corn. Besides, the major primary nutrients i.e. N, P and K, secondary nutrients like sulphur and micronutrients i.e. zinc has been recognized as essential inputs for sustained the baby corn productivity and enhancement in its quality.