Corn | |
| Species: | Corn |
| Scientific Name: | Zea mays |
| Cultivars: | |
| Growth Habit: | 6-8 feet tall; erect |
| Life Cycle: | Annual |
| Origin: | Mexico |
| Production Season: | February to July |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on management and variety. Usually, low to medium crude protein, medium to high digestibility. |
| Use: | Grain, silage |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Loam, clay loam |
| pH: | 6.0-7.5 |
| Rainfall: | 20-50 inches. In areas with less than 35 inches rainfall, corn should be irrigated to maximize yield |
| Temperature: | Will not take freezing conditions (32°F) |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | When soil temp > 50°F; |
| Planting Depth: | 1 to 1 1/2 inches |
| Seeding Rate: | 25,000 seed/acres |
| Seed Cost: | $50 to 60/acre |
| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
| Production: | 10 to 25 tons/acre (silage at 35% DM) and 80 to 225 bu/acre for grain. High yields on both cases woulb be with irrigation in most cases. |
Notes | |
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