Botanical Name
Zea mays
Family
Gramineae
Spacing
Plant direct seeds 4″ apart, in rows that are 36-48″ apart. Multiple short rows are better than one long row.
Depth
Sow seeds 2.5-5 cm (1-2″) deep.
Requirements
Likes full sun. Plant after the last frost has passed. Prefers deep, well drained fertile soils with a pH between 5.6-6.0.
Germination
Seeds will sprout in 4-21 days, in warm soil.
Pests
Corn wireworms and seed corn maggots
Timing
Plant when soil is warm enough.
Growing
Control weeds and water regularly.
Harvest
7o-80 days when white kernels have matured to a steel blue colour.
Season
Warm, Annual
