Corn / Maize
Zea mays
Grass family (Poaceae)
Sowing
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Seeding distance
15 cm
Row spacing
50 cm
Seeding depth
5 cm
The season for this plant has not yet begun. The following instructions are for the beginning season.
Mid of May
Sowing
Mid of May
Weeding
Every week
Beginning of June
Thinning
Corn is an annual, light- and heat-loving crop from the sweet grass family. There are large differences between the varieties in terms of color, shape and size of the cobs, as well as growth height of the plants. Corn can serve as a windbreak for sensitive plants.
Origin:
Central America
Corn can be sown directly into the bed or grown in advance as a seedling in pots. It is very sensitive to frost, which means that it can be sown or planted in the bed only after the Ice Saints. Also, corn loves sun and heat, so look for him a sunny spot in the garden. It is pollinated by wind, which means that you should cultivate several plants next to each other to guarantee optimal pollination. By mounding soil around the stems, you increase the stability of the plants. This way they can develop supporting roots with which they can hold on.
No diseases
No pests