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Black Dakota Corn
Scientific Name: Zea mays 'Dakota Black'
Also Known As
- Zea 'Black Dakota'
- Black Dakota Maize
Plant type
grass / grass like, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 1-11
Black Dakota Corn plant details
Black Dakota Corn is a deciduous fruit / vegetable or grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Black Dakota Corn
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Uses: edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Black Dakota Corn
- USDA Zones: 1 - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Thrills for the kiddies! Beautiful black (or almost black) kernels turn into extremely flavorful WHITE POPCORN (presto!) with little black centers. To 5-7’ tall, let the 4-8” ears dry on the stalks before harvesting. All you need is a sunny little spot to provide the youngins a totally “homegrown popcorn” experience. Or grow them for yourself for neat-o Halloween or Samhain decorations! Rich soil is best.
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
Garden photo gallery of Black Dakota Corn
Gardening facts about Black Dakota Corn plant
How to Grow Black Dakota Corn
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Zea for your garden
aka Variegata Corn, Variegata Maize
Plant Type
Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- regular
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Scientific Name: Zea mays 'Earth Tones'
aka Earth Tones Maize
Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- regular
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