Yellow corn seeds

Yellow corn from annual broad-grain plants widespread in the world, and it is considered one of the most important global economic crops, has great nutritional benefits in foods and fuel, the plant grows up to two meters and usually produces one or two ears of corn. Scientific name: Zea mays. Other names: false date palm. Family: Poaceae. Native homeland: Mexico and Guatemala. Cultivation of yellow corn and environmental conditions: grown in moderate climates, it is preferred to plow and level the land by adding fertilizer before planting, then divide the land into rows, soak the seeds for one day in water before planting, then place them in the soil, leaving a 20 cm gap between each seed. Yellow corn seeds need a somewhat hot sunny weather. Soil and fertilizer: needs fertile, well-drained soil, and is fertilized with organic fertilizer or nitrogen fertilizer in stages: first stage before placing the seeds. Second stage: when it reaches 20 cm. Third stage: when it reaches 45 cm. Watering: it is preferable to water carefully and attentively so that the soil is not dry, as it is a water-loving plant. Sun exposure: it is preferable to expose it to the sun for 6 to 8 hours daily. Propagation: by seeds, it is not preferred to cultivate by transplantation. Planting time: depends on the type and climatic conditions of each region, it can be planted in spring. Flowers and leaves: has separate male and female flowers. Its long green leaves spread upward along the stem. Height: reaches up to two meters. Benefits of yellow corn: used in making corn oil for food. Produces corn flour for baked goods and pies. Produces biofuel. Yellow corn grains are used as livestock feed. Starch used in foods is extracted from it.