Height:
5 to 12 feet (1.5 to 3.6 m)
Yield per acre:
150 to 300 bushels per acre (2.35 to 4.47 tonnes per hectare)
Pollination:
Cross-pollination; the wind carries pollen from the male flowers to the female flowers on the same or nearby plants.
Roots:
A fibrous root system extending 6.5 to 10 feet deep (2-3 m) and spreading horizontally for up to 4 feet (120 cm).
Irrigation needs:
About 200 liters of water per plant during the growing season. With a density of 40,000 plants per hectare, all plants consume about 8 million liters of water, which is equivalent to 80 liters per 1 m² or 800 mm of precipitation.
Geography:
Corn is grown worldwide with the largest producers being the United States and China; main exporters—the US, Argentina, Brazil, and Ukraine.
Climate:
Warm climates with temperatures between 60°F and 86°F (15°C to 30°C) during a growing season.
Season:
Usually planted in late spring and harvested in late summer to early fall.
Growth cycle duration:
Typically about 60 to 180 days from planting to harvest, depending on the variety and environmental conditions.
Soil:
Prefers well-drained, fertile soils with high organic matter content.
pH:
5.6 to 7.5
