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(Zea mays)

• Type of vegetable : seeds
• Optimum growth pH range : 5-7
• Optimum growth temperature range : 25-30°C
• Organic matter requirements : demanding plant
• Rooting : superficial (45 to 60 cm)
• Special requirements : day-neutral plant, however use suitable tropical varieties. Well suited to Mayotte, possible all year round if irrigated (very high water needs).

• Seed characteristics

• Number of seeds per gram : 4 - 8
• Nursery : No
• Seeding depth : 40 - 70 mm
• Spacing : 25 - 120 mm
• Interplant : 20 - 30 cm
• Remarks : 2 to 4 seeds/pocket or in precision sowing. Variable spacings depending on the systems and varieties.

• Seed germination time

• Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions

• Optimal storage conditions