Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Kernel
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ZEA mays var rugosa
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Sweet Corn
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
स्वीट कॉर्न
Pachyrhizus erosus
In French
Le maïs sucré
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Maíz dulce
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
milho doce
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Kukurydza
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Dulcis frumentum
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Sweet Corn and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Corn and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Sweet Corn and Jicama. Sweet Corn doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Jicama has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sweet Corn and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Corn and Jicama
Season and care of Sweet Corn and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Corn and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Corn is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Corn and Jicama Physical Information
Sweet Corn and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Corn and Jicama are as follows:
Care of Sweet Corn and Jicama
Care of Sweet Corn and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.