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Zea mays (Maize, Corn)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 42269



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Cyperales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Zea
Species: Zea mays
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Vegetable
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Vegetable Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Rich
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Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • Top of plant is male, and lower husks are female edit | delete
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KatyBug (135)
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KatyBug (135) wrote on Jun 01 2009
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I only grew 3 corn plants in my small, raised bed, kitchen garden but the corn is really quite easy to grow. It likes lots of fertilizer, so double up on it.

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