Corn is also known as maize and is a widely used grain plant. Maize is widely cultivated throughout the world.
Corn is a tall grass with a height of up to 3 meters. The corn plant has a single erect stem made up of branches – nodes, and internodes. corn is actually a food grain.
Nomenclature
Botanical Name | Zea mays |
Family | grass family (Poaceae) |
Genus | Zea |
Species | mays |
Types | sugary (su), sugar-enhanced (se), shrunken (sh, sh2), and synergistic (sy). |
Planting Guide
Flowers | Flower Color: Gold/Yellow |
Fruits | Fruit Color: Gold/Yellow |
Leaves | Leaf Color: Variegated |
Collect Seeds | Leave the stem for about 4 to 6 weeks. You notice that the ears have turned brown. |
Harvest | Â 60-80 days after planting |
Soil Texture | Clay, High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt) |
Soil Drainage | Good Drainage |
Soil Chemistry | Acid (<6.0) |
Cultivation
Germination | 7 to 10 days |
Bloom | 35 to 120 days after planting |
Temperature (Climate)
Temperature | 75–86° F |
Light | (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) Full sun |
Health Benefits
✓ It helps you weight gain
✓ Fortifies Bone Density
✓ Treats Anaemia
✓ Good for the eyes and skin
✓ Corn provides potassium and magnesium
✓ Corn contains vitamins C and B.
✓ Supports A Gluten-Free Diet
✓ Augments Eye Health