Product Description

Baby corn represents one of our most specialized crops, requiring precise timing and expert cultivation techniques to produce the tender, perfectly sized ears that European chefs and consumers demand. Grown in the fertile plains of Naivasha and surrounding areas, our baby corn benefits from the region's favorable climate and advanced irrigation systems that allow for year-round production. The cultivation of baby corn is fundamentally different from regular corn production, as the ears must be harvested when they are extremely young, typically just 2-3 days after the silk emergence. This narrow harvest window requires constant monitoring and rapid harvesting to ensure the characteristic tenderness and sweet flavor that makes baby corn such a prized ingredient in Asian cuisine and gourmet applications. Our farming partners use specially selected corn varieties that have been bred specifically for baby corn production. These varieties produce multiple ears per plant and have been selected for their uniform size, tenderness, and extended harvest period. The plants are grown using sustainable practices that include crop rotation, integrated pest management, and soil conservation techniques. The harvesting process is labor-intensive and requires skilled workers who can identify the optimal harvest stage. Each ear must be picked by hand when it reaches 6-10cm in length and before the kernels begin to develop significantly. This timing is crucial as even a day's delay can result in ears that are too tough for the premium market.

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