I think it was very
"I think it was very good germinates very fast. It’s too early to harvest."
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Corn, Canadian Early Supersweet Hybrid Seeds
Zea mays subsp. mays
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This Canadian Early Supersweet Hybrid corn variety produces high-yield crops with a deliciously sweet taste.
Canadian Early Supersweet Hybrid Corn is an extremely early "supersweet" variety specifically developed for short-season areas. It produces large, 20-25 cm (8-10") ears of very sweet kernels. "Supersweets" hold their flavor much longer than other varieties when picked. Be sure to separate from other varieties by 7.5 m (25') to maintain its unique characteristics.
The packet contains food-grade diatomaceous earth.
- SKU: 101205
- Common Name: Sweet Corn
- Botanical Name: Zea mays subsp. mays
Growing Information
Safe
for Bees
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to
Germination:
7 - 14 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
Days to
Maturity:
65 - 70 days
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
- Seed Type: Hybrid
- Fill Weight (grams): 7 g
- Approximate Seed Count: 45-50
- Characteristics: Supersweet (sh2)
- Planting Method: Direct Sow
- Colour: Yellow
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2 in.) per week
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Companion Planting:
Dill is believed to offer defence against aphids and mites. Beans can supply additional nitrogen to the corn. Sunflowers can serve as both a framework and a barrier against wind for the corn, and smaller varieties of sunflowers attract ladybugs that help control aphids. Pole beans are occasionally planted alongside corn to contribute nitrogen and provide structural support. Spinach thrives in the shade of corn, helping to keep the corn roots cool.
- Flavour: Sweet and succulent
- Preparation Ideas: Corn is ready to harvest approximately 20 days after silk first appears on cobs. The silk turns brown and the husk will be green. Remove cobs from stalks just before eating. Remove husks and silk from corn ears. Bring water in a large pot to boil (you can add salt to the water if desired). There should be enough water in the pot to cover the ears. Using tongs, carefully insert corn into boiling water. Cover pot and let the water return to boil. Shut off heat and keep lid on pot for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Kernels should be fork tender. Carefully remove corn from water using tongs. Cool corn slightly for handling. Eat unadorned or with butter and pepper.
Instructions
Corn does not transplant well and seeds should be sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past into well-cultivated soil. Optimum soil temperature (not air temperature) should be 15-35°C (59-95°F) for seeds to germinate. Planting at a lower temperature will delay germination. Space seeds and plant to the depth indicated below. Press seeds into the soil to ensure good contact and cover with 5 cm (2 in.) of soil. After planting, water seeds with a gentle mist or shower. It is critical to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy during germination. When your seedlings reach a height of a few centimetres (inches) and have developed 2 or 3 pairs of leaves, it is important to thin them out, according to the plant spacing indicated below. Do not allow the soil to become dry, as young plants have underdeveloped roots and can quickly dehydrate, particularly in windy conditions. Once silk appears on cobs, keep soil moist, but not soaking wet, at all times.
- Planting Depth: 5 cm (2in.)
- Seed Spacing: Sow corn seeds roughly 10 cm (4 in.) apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 60 cm (24 in.) apart.
- Plant Spacing: 30 cm (12 in.)
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Apply SUPERThrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Suggestions
Growing Suggestions:
- Planting in a block instead of a long single row will help in pollination. Grow away from other corn varieties by 7.5 m (25 ft) to avoid cross-pollination.
- Corn requires rich fertile soil to meet its heavy nitrogen demands. Before seeding, apply at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of compost to the planting area. After planting, fertilize corn when the first leaves emerge and then weekly with a kelp-based vitamin solution such as SUPERthrive.
- Applying mineral oil on the silk deters bugs.
- Corn is ready to harvest approximately 20 days after silk first appears on cobs. The silk turns brown and dry, but the husk remains green. Remove cobs from stalks just before eating.
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Overall rating: 4.8095236 / 5 from 21 reviews.
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Amazing customer service! Had one
"Amazing customer service! Had one tomato package show up without seeds, I emailed them about it and a new one was sent by the next day! 10/10 service and can’t wait to start the garden."
"Came right on time. Will see if they grow by summer"
Good growing corn with an
"Good growing corn with an great taste"
Just planted
"Just planted"
Flower seeds
"Hardly any flower seeds in a package"
A great product
"Living in a cooler climate in the interior of BC this productis a must. Good germination Ive always gotten good mature cobbs from probably 85% of the seeds planted."
Corn
"Like that’s it early and super sweet!"
So far the corn is
"So far the corn is doing great, it's about 2 to 3 feet high and looks healthy. I can't say much more, since I am growing it in a greenhouse in Hillsdale, Ontario right now."
Good
"Good"
