Baby corn typically reaches maturity in 45 to 60 days and can begin producing even before tasseling. The development of silks is an indication that the baby corn is mature and ready for harvest. In terms of production cost, baby corn cultivation is considered a cost-effective venture, with expenses ranging from 40,000 to 80,000 Kenyan Shillings per acre, covering the purchase of seeds and reaching the market.
Making profits
In the export market of Kenya, baby corn is purchased at a rate of 30 Shillings per kilogram. Considering a yield of at least four tonnes per acre, multiplying it by 30 Shillings, the potential revenue amounts to at least 120,000 Kenyan Shillings. Additionally, after harvesting the baby corn, the maize stalks can be sold to silage producers as animal feed, generating additional income. The price for an acre of baby corn stalks ranges from approximately 30,000 to 40,000 Kenyan Shillings.
To ensure profitability in baby corn production, the sales from selling the maize stalks for silage should cover the cost of production, allowing the remaining income to be considered as profit.
