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Maize
Zea mays
Easy difficultyKharif/RabiGrains
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
12" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing in rows
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
Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low
Growth stages
Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–90
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 91–99
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 100–130
Common pests and diseases
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Companion plants for Maize
Avoid planting nearby
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