Table of Contents

Maize - incl. Sweet Corn

Botanical Information

Botanical Information
Order Poales
Family Poaceae
Genus Zea
Common Name Maize - incl. Sweet Corn
Species Z. mays

Maturity days

Planting Months

Planting months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
X X X X X X X X X X

Permaculture uses

Permaculture uses
Usage 1 Usage 2 Usage 3
Staple_Food Vegetable

Growing condition comments

Growing Condition Comment
Drought Tolerant Yes
Humidity tolerant Yes
Planting area Ground
Sunlight Full_sun

Photos

Photos
wiki wiki wiki

Short comments

Tall, shallow roots, hungry, needs wind protection. Popcorn, needs processing for human consumption.

General comments

Space plants: 20 - 30 cm apart Compatible with (can grow beside): All beans, cucumber, melons, peas, pumpkin, squash, amaranth Avoid growing close to: Celery. Plant in 4 by 4 blocks to encourage germination Pick when the silky threads on the cobs turn brown or black. Part the top of the leaves and test for ripeness by pressing a grain with your fingernail. If it is milky, it is ready. Early varieties ripen quickly and are sweeter when just picked. Avoid planting coloured maize ( for drying) near sweetcorn as they will cross-pollinate and spoil the cobs on both.

Tags