Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Zea (ZEE-uh) (Info)
Species: mays (maze) (Info)
Cultivar: Black
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Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Days to Maturity:
71 to 80 days
81 to 90 days
Kernel Color:
Dark Purple/Black
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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