Robust corn
Zea mays 'Robust'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Robust' corn (Zea mays 'Robust') is a vegetable for the food garden and for accent. It is typically grown as an annual. It is tender to cold, and the first hard frost will kill it. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows fast and stands erect, and bees visit it. Plan on 112 days to maturity.
Pairs well with Green Bee tomato, China Jade Cucumber cucumber, and Pesto Perpetuo basil.