Maize
Zea mays
About Maize
Sweet corn is a fun and rewarding summer and monsoon crop for terrace gardeners. Because corn is wind-pollinated, it must be grown in square blocks rather than single rows. Choosing dwarf, fast-maturing sweet corn hybrids is essential to prevent wind damage and ensure good cob filling in large containers.
Climate requirements
Growth stages
Common pests and diseases
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