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Zea mays subsp. mays
Synonyms: Z. mays subsp. everta

Common Name(s): Popcorn
Family: Poaceae
Growth Habit: Annual
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 90 to 120 (days)
Temperature:
Precipitation: 70 to 127 (cm.)
Winter Minimum:
Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.5
Soil Texture/Type: Medium to coarse
Soil Drainage: Very Well
Photoperiod Response: Short day and day neutral
Light Intensity: Bright
Comments:
Conditions similar to maize. Light soils promote fall dry down and harvest.
Diseases:
Pythium, Phytothora, Rhizoctonia, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Cercospora, Rust, Anthrachose
Uses:
Food -
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
Only cultivated
 
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