| General Description | A warm weather cereal crop that is available in a large number of varieties. |
| Landscape | A very popular commercial agricultural crop. |
| Propagation | Propagate through seeds, sown either in a square or circle in order to ensure pollination, as Zea mays is wind pollinated. |
| Cultivation | Grown in open fields where it will receive ample sunlight and the soil temperature is above frost levels (20°C). Requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. |
| Pests | Fruit flies and slugs are a common problem during early stages of growth as they damage young seedlings. Smut can infect the ears of the maize turning the kernel into a black powder. |
