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Zea mays 'Earth Tones Ornamental'

 
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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Zea (ZEE-uh) (Info)
Species: mays (maze) (Info)
Cultivar: Earth Tones Ornamental

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Vegetables

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Seed Type:
Hybrid

Days to Maturity:
81 to 90 days
91 to 100 days

Kernel Color:
Pink
Yellow
Pale Green
Turquoise
Light Blue

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive jerseymike On Mar 21, 2005, jerseymike from Parsippany, NJ wrote:

One of the most beautiful ears of corn I ever picked from my garden. The kernels vary greatly in color. Great for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Parsippany, New Jersey
Vinton, Ohio



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