Popcorn Maize

Popcorn Maize (Zea mays everta) is an annual summer grass and a variety of corn recognized for its unique ability to pop when heated. This cereal holds significant economic value as it becomes a delightful snack loved by many.

The maize plant can grow up to 3 meters in height, featuring a sturdy, upright stalk and monoecious flowers, which have both male and female parts on the same plant. This popcorn corn is rich in energy, making it an essential feed for various animals.

All parts of the maize plant can be used as fodder for livestock. The grains can also be ground for animal feed or processed into numerous products for human consumption, including cornmeal, alcoholic beverages, margarine, oils, sweeteners, and industrial products such as plastics, paints, soaps, resins, insecticides, and bioethanol.

When cultivating sweet and popcorn maize, consider them horticultural crops by choosing fertile plots, applying proper fertilization, and managing watering appropriately to ensure optimal growth.