Maize (Corn) Plant 

Maize (Zea mays), a fast-growing tender grass reaching 12 ft, requires well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

2 to 3 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, Sandy Loam

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Mexico

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15°C to 30°C

Humidity (%)

60% to 80%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost

Fertilizers

Balanced Fertilizers

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

2 to 4 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Fall

Soil Ph level

5.5 to 6.5

Water Ph level

6.0 to 6.5

Soil EC

0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

50 to 80 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

4:03:02

life Span

1 to 2 years

Health Benefits

High in Fiber, Nutrient-dense

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% compost, 30% peat moss, 30% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2 weeks with a nitrogen-based fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Corn Smut, Maize Streak Virus, Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Rust, Fusarium Ear Rot.

Symptoms

Swollen, grayish-white galls on kernels and leaves, Yellow streaks on leaves, Long gray-green lesions on leaves, Orange pustules on leaves, Moldy growth on kernels. 

Organic Remedies

Remove affected plants, Crop rotation, Neem oil, compost tea, sulfur-based sprays, Improve Soil Drainage. 

In-Organic Remedies

Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Insecticidal soap to control aphids (virus vector), Fungicides with azoxystrobin, Fungicides with propiconazole.