bred/raised

I'd say "They grew" because corn isn't an animal.

The sentence doesn't make much sense to me, though.

"Raised" appeals to me.

Checking it in a Dict., I found this item supports "raise": To grow, especially in quantity; cultivate: raise corn and soybeans.

"breed" doesn't appeal to me. But I don't know if it is totally incorrect.

MinhuocWhich word can be used in the context

"They bred/raised types of corn that ripened quickly which those that ripened more slowly."

I think "bred" is suitable.

Thanks.

What exactly do you mean? They bred thos 2 kinds of corn alongside, or they "mixed" them?

MinhuocWhich word can be used in the context

"They bred/raised types of corn that ripened quickly which those that ripened more slowly."

I think "bred" is suitable.

Thanks.

What exactly do you mean? They bred those 2 kinds of corn alongside, or they "mixed" them?

Maple"Raised" appeals to me.

Checking it in a Dict., I found this item supports "raise": To grow, especially in quantity; cultivate: raise corn and soybeans.

"breed" doesn't appeal to me. But I don't know if it is totally incorrect.

Grow – crops, plants, foods, bacteria (in labs)

Breed – animals

Cultivat

Thank you.

I know "breed -animals" is the appropriate collocation. But is it the case that plants/crops could

Not to my knowledge anyway.

Plant breeding is an accepted term. Look at this (prestigious) US university site:

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Thank you all your help.

And "bred" is the best choice as I thought.

Thank you all your help.

So "bred" is the best choice as I thought.