Zea mays Sweet corn (Gramineae)

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Zea mays
Sweet corn
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The Zea mays plant species is found in Original habitat is obscure, probably S. America or Mexico. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet corn.

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Latin Name:  Zea mays
Common Name:  Sweet corn
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow April in individual pots in a greenhouse. Grow on quickly and plant out after the last expected frosts. A direct outdoor sowing, especially of some of the less sweet varieties, can be tried in May.

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