How to grow Mexican Teosinte

Zea mexicana

Care for just like Corn (Maize). Grows just like Maize.

Growing Mexican Teosinte from seed

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 .

Harvesting Mexican Teosinte

Try to start as early as possible. Possibly start indoors, and transplant outside after day of last frost.

Seed Saving Mexican Teosinte

Try hand pollinating this plant as early as possible.

How long does Mexican Teosinte take to grow?

These estimates for how long Mexican Teosinte takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Mexican Teosinte to germinate?
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Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Mexican Teosinte?
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Days to Maturity How long until Mexican Teosinte is ready for harvest / bloom?
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Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Mexican Teosinte?
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When should I plant Mexican Teosinte?

Our when to plant Mexican Teosinte estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Mexican Teosinte before or after your last frost date.
1 days before Last Frost Date

Other names for Mexican Teosinte

Zea mays ssp. mexicana

Footnotes


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