Maize
Zea mays
This fast-growing annual crop requires full sun, rich soil, and consistent watering throughout the growing season. Plant after soil warms in spring and provide regular feeding for best ear development. Harvest when kernels are plump and milky for sweet corn or allow to dry for field corn.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
48″ – 96″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 2-3 Days During Growing Season • Water Deeply To Saturate Root Zone, Maintain Consistent Soil Moisture
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
50° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 28, 2022 by Andrzej Konstantynowicz (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.