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Corn

Corn, Zea mays, is in the Poaceae family (Grass) and is technically a grain, considered a fruit, but also commonly categorized as a vegetable. It descended from a Mexican grass called teosinte. Corn is a warm season, fast growing, annual crop. It needs warmth, space, well-drained, rich soil, and generous…
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Corn

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links How to grow: Corn (UC Davis Vegetable Research and Information Center)Pest management: Corn cultural tips, pests, and diseasesThe BasicsWhen to plant: Direct seed May–June (possibly April and July). Plant every 2–3 weeks for successive harvest (or when the most recent…
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Corn, 2007 Trial

Garden Help > Vegetables > CornThis corn trial was performed in the summer of 2007 at our Nine Palms project location (no longer in use).SummaryUnder challenging weather conditions, Silver Queen and Peaches & Cream ranked highest among the four corns tested. Golden Bantam is not recommended…
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Corn, 2008 Trial

Garden Help > Vegetables > CornThis trial was conducted in the summer of 2008 at our Nine Palms project location (no longer in use).SummaryPeaches & Cream corn was reliably productive over an extended harvest period.OverviewIn 2007 we planted four varieties of corn with different maturation times,…
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