Sweet Corn 'Black Mexican'

Zeamays

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zea (ZEE-uh)
Species
mays (maze)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Other Details
Seed Collecting
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Soil pH requirements
Full Sun
Seed Type
Days to Maturity
Kernel Color
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2003 | positive

Black Mexican is an ancient open pollinated sweet corn, It was my mother's favorite. It is sweeter and more tender that other open pollin...Read More

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