Teosinte Plant [Wild Maize]
Teosinte is also known as Zea mexicana mexicana [Wild Maize] that grows up to 10 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, edible but not medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
1 to 2 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Mexico
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
2 to 4 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
5 to 10 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3 to 4 years
Health Benefits
Genetic Conservation, High in Protein
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Northern Corn Leaf Blight, Anthracnose Stalk Rot, Corn Smut, Leaf Rust, Aphid Infestation
Long gray-green lesions on leaves, Black lesions on stalks, premature death, Tumors on kernels, Orange pustules on leaves, Distorted leaves, stunted growth
Crop rotation, increase air flow, Remove infected plant debris, Remove affected plants, Neem oil, use resistant varieties.
Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with azoxystrobin, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides