Botanical name
Zea mays
Family
Gramineae
Spacing
Plant two or three seeds 30-38 cm (12-15″) apart, in rows 76-91 cm (30-36″) apart, then thin to one plant per spot.
Depth
Sow seeds 2.5-5 cm (1-2″) deep.
Requirements
Make sure the soil is warm, at least above 12.7°C (55 °F). Prefers deep, well drained fertile soils with a pH between 6.0-6.8.
Germination
Seeds will sprout in 10-14 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
85 days
Season
Warm, Annual
