Maize ( Makaiii )

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 Maize a Species of Zea


Common Name

  • Makaiii
  • Corn
  • Indian corn
  • Sweet corn
  • Flint corn

Botanical Name

Zea mays

Information

Maize (Zea mays) is a well known domesticated cereal grain first domesticated in Mexico. In much of the world it is also called corn. Worldwide cultivation of maize surpasses other prominent grains like wheat and rice. Maize must be planted in the spring due to its intolerance for cold weather.

Name Story

Maize

The word maize is derived from the Spanish form of the indigenous Taíno word for the plant, mahiz. However, it is known by different names based on different parts of the world.

Corn, Flint corn, Indian corn

In the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, corn primarily means maize. The usage of corn started as a shortening of "Indian corn". "Indian corn" primarily means maize which is referring to the staple grain of indigenous Americans but can refer more specifically to multicolored "flint corn" mainly for decoration.



Characteristics

Plant Type:  Herb

Lifespan:  Annual

Bloom Time:  Summer, autumn

Plant Height:  3 to 13 feet

Spread:  1 to 2 feet

Flower Size:  Inflorescence 4 inches to 10 inches

Habitat:  Cultivated Beds

Flower Color:  Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color:  Green, Variegated

Fruit Color:  Yellow, Gold

Stem Color:   Green


Conditions Requirement

Difficulty Rating:

Maize is not difficult to take care of. With proper care, your Maize will grow well under certain environments.

Sunlight:

Full sun, Partial sun

Hardiness:

0 ℉

Hardiness Zones:

7

Soil:

Clay, loam, sand; well drained; slightly acidic, neutral

Care Guide:

Water:

A great way to keep the soil around Maize moist is to apply a layer of mulch just after planting. Then water the plants regularly using a drip method at the base of the plant to get to the roots. Around 1 inch or 1.5 inch of water per week is a good benchmark but the best system is to water the plant as soon as the top layer of soil dries out.

Planting Time:  Early spring

Harvest Time:  Late summer, Early autumn

Propagation:   Sowing

Pests and Diseases:

Leaf blotch; slugs

Scientific classification:

Genus:  Zea - Zea

Family:  Poaceae - Grass

Order:  Poales - Grasses, sedges and allies

Class:  Liliopsida - Monocotyledons, Monocots

Phylum:   Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes


Garden Use:

While maize is used almost exclusively as an agricultural food crop, some colorful varieties can be grown in a domestic garden. Gardeners who cultivate these are primarily keeping them for their attractive colors and shapes. Companion plants are often other food crops, like Pumpkin, Basil, or Dill; these can be grown among corn to repel pests and fill in spaces in the garden.



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