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Corn, Early Sunglow Hybrid Seeds
Zea mays subsp. mays
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These Corn, Early Sunglow Hybrid Seeds are carefully selected to provide a high yield of sweet, tender corn.
This delicious, sweet corn is perfect for Canadian short-growing seasons. It produces uniform cobs 18 cm (7") long with 12 to 14 rows of plump, tender kernels. Short 1.2 m (4') stalks yield 2 ears.
Packet contains food-grade diatomaceous earth.
- SKU: 143712
- 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:
60 - 65 days
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual (plant every year)
- Seed Type: Hybrid
- Fill Weight (grams): 10 g
- Approximate Seed Count: 30-40
- Characteristics: Standard Sugary (su)
- 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 garden-fresh taste
- 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: 4.181818 / 5 from 11 reviews.
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very few seeds
"very few seeds in a package, poor germination rate"
Excellent customer service
"Excellent customer service"
very nice
"very nice"
Very good taste
"Very good taste"
Great seeds
"High germination rate"
Seeds packaged well!
"Seeds packaged well!"
Reliable crop
"I’ve had excellent results with this corn getting a consistent crop each year. We live in northern bc near Fort St. John and by mid August we are enjoying fresh corn. I do start it in my greenhouse in early May and plant it outside in late May. I find it germinates 100 % and transplants very well."
Package amount is getting smaller
"Package amount is getting smaller every year. I would rather get more product and pay a little more than pay the same price and get less"
I haven’t planted my garden
"I haven’t planted my garden yet, so cannot comment on the product."
