DESCRIPTION
Legendary for its outstanding flavor and high sugar content! 7-7½’H striking burgundy stalks produce 8″L x 1″ ears with 16 rows of tender, juicy, very sweet golden yellow kernels. Ears are tucked in red-striped husks.Long-lasting sweetness allows longer harvest period. Excellent for freezing, Fresh Markets and Home Gardens.
CLASSIFICATIONSHYBRID
Created from a controlled method of pollination in which the pollen of two different species or varieties is crossed by human intervention.Typical F1 varieties are deliberately created to breed a desired trait.Gardeners who use hybrid plant varieties usually purchase new seed every year, however, over several years the seed could eventually be used for open pollination
SE – SUGAR ENHANCED
Higher sugar content and more tender than SU.Sugar converts to starch more slowly after harvest.Just picked flavor.Lasts over a week in the fridge.Isolate from field, ornamental, popcorn, SH2 and SU group.
VEGETABLE SEED AND PLANTING GUIDE
| Direct Seed (100 Ft.) | Distance Apart In Row After Thinning | Space Between Rows | Planting Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oz. | 8-12″ | 30-48″ | 1-2″ |
* This is an estimated guide.Conditions may vary considerably due to location.
ESTIMATED DAYS TO MATURITY
89 days
APPROXIMATE SEED COUNT
- 157 per Oz.
- 2,499 per Lb.
DISEASE TOLERANCE
Common RustStuart’s Wilt
COMPANIONS
- Bean
- Cucumber
- Melon
- Parsley
- Pea
- Potato
- Pumpkin
- Squash
ALLIES
- Odorless marigold and white geranium deter Japanese beetles
- Pigweed raises nutrients from the subsoil to where the corn can reach them
ENEMIES
- Tomatoes and corn are attacked by the same worm
