| Common Name | Corn |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Zea |
| Species | Mays |
| Variety | subsp. mays |
| Origin | Mexico / Central America |
| Blooming | Monoecious, tassels and silks appear mid-summer. |
| Leaf Color | Bright green to blue-green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter and nitrogen.
Keep soil consistently moist during germination and tasseling. Reduce watering after harvest to prevent rot.
Requires full sun exposure (6+ hours daily). Indoor growth needs strong grow lights or south-facing window.
Apply balanced fertilizer at planting, side-dress with nitrogen-rich feed when plants reach knee height.
Remove suckers (lateral shoots) for single stalk production; harvest cobs when silks turn brown.
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