Care for just like Corn (Maize). Grows just like Maize.
Don’t plant seeds too deeply, or in too cold/wet soil.
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.25 feet (1.00 metres) and sow at a depth of around 3.9 inches (10.0 cm).By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Mexican Teosinte about 1 days before your last frost date .
Try to start as early as possible. Possibly start indoors, and transplant outside after day of last frost.
Try hand pollinating this plant as early as possible.
These estimates for how long Mexican Teosinte takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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Our when to plant Mexican Teosinte estimates are relative to your last frost date.
Zea mays ssp. mexicana