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Corn · Flour
Open Pollinated
Zea mays var. amylacea
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Poaceae (Grass family) · Genus: Zea
Characteristics
Color
Yellow
Flavor
Rich / Complex
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
United States
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Germination
4–14 days
at 50–105 °F
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Days to Maturity
95–115 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1–2 in
Seed Spacing
4–12 in
Row Spacing
24–36 in
Thin To
8–12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Soil Temp
50–105 °F
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Air Temp
32–95 °F
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