Zea mays var. saccharata
Zuckermais
Common names: Süßmais, Gemüsemais
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Description
Zea mays var. saccharata, commonly known as sweet corn, is a vegetable variety of maize that produces tender, sweet ears suitable for grilling and cooking. It is wind‑pollinated, so it should be planted in blocks of several short rows rather than a single long row to ensure even pollination. In a Three Sisters garden, it provides support for beans and shade for pumpkins.
Care instructions
Plant from early April or sow from mid‑May (week 20) directly into a block of at least four rows for optimal pollination. Water generously, especially during flowering and ear development, and lightly support the stalks to keep them wind‑resistant. Harvest when the silks turn brown and a pressed kernel releases milky white juice, this indicates peak sweetness.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, humus-rich, well-drained, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Heavy feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
Rather not
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
Diseases & pests
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Stickstoff-Mangel
Nitrogen deficiency arises when plants cannot take up enough plant available nitrogen from the soil, usually on exhausted or sandy ground.
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