Perennial corn (Zea hybrids)

Family: Poaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (5/5)

Zea hybrids is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. The flowers are pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Shoots, Pollen

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Carbon Farming Solutions - Staple Crop: balanced carb (The term staple crop typically refers to a food that is eaten routinely and accounts for a dominant part of people's diets in a particular region of the world) . — Carbon Farming Solutions - Staple Crop: balanced carb (The term staple crop typically refers to a food that is eaten routinely and accounts for a dominant part of people's diets in a particular region of the world).; Maize/corn is one of the most important staple crops on the planet.; The Land Institute has made substantial progress developing a perennial corn.; Researchers believe it will be between 10 and 40 years before it is fully ready.

Habitat & North American Range

Cold temperate to tropical, tropical highland climates. Humidity: semi-arid to humid. (Zone 8)