Maize
Zea mays
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Description
A leafy stable plant produces separate pollen and inflorescences with seed substitutes or ears, from which corn kernels or seeds develop. It is grown in temperate and warm parts of the world in a large number of subspecies, varieties and varieties.
Growing Details
Edible Parts
Leaves
Seed
Stem
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Range (Based on GBIF Data)
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Zea mays</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Central America
applicable geo region: Worldwide
language used: english
Flowering:
middle
of July for 15 days
Harvest:
beginning
of September for 30 days
Seed Start:
beginning
of April
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
Edible Rating:
(4/5)
edible uses: rich in dietary fiber, vitamin B1, minerals
Medicinal Rating:
(3/5)
medicinal uses: lowers cholesterol, reduces the risk of chronic eye diseases, reduces the risk of inflammatory processes in the body
health concerns:
other uses: animal nutrition
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Botanical data
specie: Zea mays
common names: "Corn"
family: Poaceae
sub family: Panicoideae
tribe:
sub tribe:
genus: Zea
Growing Conditions
area needed: 0.3 m
spacing: 0.6 m
growing difficulty: Medium
Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 15ยฐC / 10ยฐC / 20ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 25ยฐC / 15ยฐC / 35ยฐC
water demands: Medium
humidity: Medium
light demands: Medium
root type: Shallow
frost tender: Low
hardness:
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(6/10)
first harvest: None years
life span: 6 years
succession:
growth rate: Medium
max height: 3.0 m
max width: 0.09 m
soil preference:
Medium (Loam)
pH preference:
flower type:
growth details:
Potential Disturbances: Maize is often challenged by corn borers, armyworms, and fungal diseases. Implementing crop rotation and maintaining soil health can reduce these pressures.
Growth Timeline
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