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| Identification |
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Genus
Zea
Species
mays
Variety
everta
Cultivar
Common names
popcorn
Family
POACEAE
Specimen number
S9205
Data source
UnVeg p303
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Grass
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Erect
Overall height
6' - 10'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 29
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Zea mays var. everta does best in full sun. It does well in moist to wet soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Zea mays var. everta is a good low calorie food. There are many nutritional properties of merit in Popcorn; for example protein, vitamin B complex, calcium and iron can all be found. See the full list of nutritional values for more.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Tall stalks
Crop spacing
6" - 1'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
100 to 120 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Low calorie
Protein
Vitamin B complex
Calcium
Iron
Phosphorus
Edible parts
Seeds
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
May is normally the best time to begin planting. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 6" apart. It requires warm days for good production. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 100 to 120 days. Zea mays var. everta is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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