| Species: |
Corn (Zea Mays L.) |
| Cultivars: |
See Table |
| Origin: |
Mexico |
| Use: |
Grain, silage |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span:
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6-8 feet tall; erect.
Annual |
| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Rainfall:
Temperature:
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6.0-7.5
Loam, clay loam.
20-50 Inches. In areas with less the 35 inches rainfall, corn should be irrigated to maximize yield.
32º F (minimum).
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| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production: |
25,000 seed/A
Soil temp>50º F
Feb 15-March15
1.0-1.5 inch
$50-60/A
June-July
10-20 tons/A - (silage 35% DM) irrigated.
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