We are excited to be offering our first certified organic corn. This main season crop is bi-colored with super sweet, plump kernels. The Natural Sweet Corn produces 8-inch ears set high on 5-foot stalks. Resistant to common rust.

150 Seeds

PLANTING

Zea mays

Germination:7-14 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 60-85F. Planting in soil under 60Fresults in poor germination.

Seed Sowing Depth:1-2 deep

Outside Sowing:In late spring, after the last frost date, when the soil reaches at least 60F.Sow 4-6 apart, thin to 10-12 apart. Plant in blocks, 4-5 rows, 24-36 apart to aid with pollination. Corn is pollinated by wind therefore planting in blocks ensures proper pollination rather than one long single row where the pollen can easily blow away resulting in small, poorly filled out ears.

How much does a packet plant:30-40foot single row, a block of 5 rows at 8 foot.

Harvest:Ready for picking 2 1/2 – 3 weeks after silks appear. Silks become dry and brown. The kernels should be plump and full. Test by pressing your fingertip into a kernel, looking for a “milky” appearance. Best picked in the morning and refrigerate/cool right away.

HarvestDent or ornamental corn:When husks become dried or after a frost or two.

Tips:Natural Sweet Corn needs an abundance of nitrogen. Add manure (in the fall) or rich compost a few weeks before planting. Add a high-nitrogen organic fertilizer every few weeks until tassels form. Keep well weeded, especially when they are seedlings and well-watered, 1 inch a week especially during the silk stage.