Corn, Hybrid Early Sunglow Sweet Corn Seeds
by Hart's Seeds
$2.39
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
This extra-early, yellow sweet corn produces 1-2 ears 7 inches long on short plants about 4 feet tall.
- Its tolerance to cold weather makes it ideal for the first corn planting of the season.
- High sugar content (SU), stays sweeter longer after harvest.
SPECIFICS: (see below for complete sowing information)
- SEED DEPTH: 1 1/2 inches
- SEED SPACING: 4-6 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart
- EMERGES: 5-10 days
- MATURES: 63 days
SOWING:
- Plant seed outdoors in full sun after danger of frost has passed and soil has started to warm.
- Best when planted in 4 rows of at least 6 plants.
- Space rows 3 feet apart, spacing seed 4-6 inches apart in row.
- Cover with 1 1/2 inches of soil, well pressed down.
GERMINATION:
- Germinated in 5-10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
THINNING:
- When plants are 3-5 inches tall, thin to 12 inches apart in the row.
NOTES:
- For continuous harvest, make successive plantings every 2-3 weeks during the season.
- For highest yields fertilize 2 times during the growing season.
- When cultivating, pull soil up around plants to help prevent wind damage.
- Pick when silks just start to turn brown.
