Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Zea (ZEE-uh) (Info) Species: mays (maze) (Info) Cultivar: Pod
Category: Annuals Vegetables
Height: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Days to Maturity: 101 to 110 days
Kernel Color: Pink Magenta Red Scarlet (Dark Red) Orange Red-Orange Yellow Turquoise Light Blue Medium Blue Dark Purple/Black Brown/Bronze White Cream/Tan
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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