This genus comprises five sizable flowering plants belonging to the grass family. The primary species, Zea mays, is extensively grown as a food crop. Male flowers appear in prominent terminal clusters known as tassels, while female flowers develop in concealed groups within the leaf axils.

Zea mays 'Lolita'PBR

Zea mays 'Luce'

Zea mays 'Lucia'PBR

Zea mays 'Luisiana'

Zea mays 'Maccarena'

Zea mays 'Maddalena'

Zea mays 'Magister'

Zea mays 'Mainstay' is a robust midseason sweetcorn variety known for its sizable cobs that reach maturity in late summer.

Zea mays 'Mainstay'

Zea mays 'Major'

Zea mays 'Mandan Bride'

Zea mays 'Mandan Red'

Zea mays 'Manuel'

Zea mays 'Marietta'

Zea mays 'Marignan'

Zea mays 'Marquis'

Zea mays 'Marshall Honeydew'

Zea mays 'Marta'

Zea mays 'Marzia'

Zea mays 'Matea'

Zea mays 'Matilda'

Zea mays 'Maurizia'

Zea mays 'Meteor'

Zea mays 'Michela'

Zea mays 'Miniature Blue' (popcorn)

Zea mays 'Minor'

Zea mays 'Mirai 003' is an early maturing variety known for its supersweet kernels. The cobs reach around 15 cm in length and are packed with juicy, sweet kernels that are often enjoyed raw. Each plant typically yields a minimum of two cobs, which are well-filled to the tips. For optimal growth, sow seeds indoors from April to May, and transplant or sow directly outdoors from May to June. Harvest is typically done from August to September.

Zea mays 'Mirai 003'

Zea mays 'Mirai 130Y'

Zea mays 'Mirai 148Y'

Zea mays 'Mirai 308BC'

Zea mays 'Mirai 315BC'

Zea mays 'Mirai 351 BC'

Zea mays 'Mirai Gold' is a supersweet cultivar known for its exceptional tenderness, yielding cobs that can reach lengths of 20 cm. This variety is flavorful and visually appealing. Start seeds indoors between April and May, and transplant or sow directly outdoors in May. Harvesting takes place from August through October.

Zea mays 'Mirai Gold'

Zea mays 'Mirai M302BC'

Zea mays 'Mirai M336 BC'

Zea mays 'Mirai Magic'

Zea mays 'Mirai Maker'

Zea mays 'Mirai Mentor'

Zea mays 'Mirai Meridian'

Zea mays 'Mirai Music'

Zea mays 'Mirai Storm'

Zea mays 'Mitilla'

Zea mays 'Monalisa'PBR

Zea mays 'Mondeo'

Zea mays 'Monessa'

Zea mays 'Monitor'

Zea mays 'Monopol'

Zea mays 'Nastia'

Zea mays 'Natacha'

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