Corn Seed Growing Information Zea mays Direct Seed: Plant seed when soil is above 65° F for untreated seed of SH2(super sweet) varieties due to susceptibility of seeds to rot and slower growth. For treated SH2 seed, soil should be a minimum of 55-60° F. For non-SH2 and ornamental varieties, and treated seed of SH2, you can sow when soil temperature is 55-60° F. Spacing: Plant seeds 8-12” apart (depending on days to maturity) in rows that are 24” (for early varieties) and 30-48” (for main season varieties). Seed at 1-2” depth. Growth needs: Heavy feeder that requires lots of organic matter and fertilizing. Corn grows best in well-drained soil, but can grow in heavier soils. In order to avoid cross pollination, all corn seeds need to be isolated from each other if you are planting different colors and different types. Isolation options are as follows: 250 feet between variety plantings, 10 days between maturity, a completely separate field, OR a physical barrier. Please note that untreated seed may have increased chance of poor stand establishment and crop failure. Growers must assume all risk connected with lack of seed treatment. Harvest: When ears are fully developed for fresh corn, about 18-25 days after first silks appear, or husks are dried down for ornamental corn. Ornamental corn can be left out for a few frosts. Storage: For sweet corn, taste is best right after harvest, but can hold up to 4 days in 32° F storage, but sugars will deteriorate quickly. Ornamental corn does not need to be refrigerated but will need to be cured for a few weeks or until fully dried.
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Endurance MXR offers an exceptionally large ear of bright clean white kernels with very good husk protection and dark green flags. Offers tolerance to heat related stress so if Freedom...
Organically produced seed with excellent eating quality. Similar in package and performance to its sister hybrid Natural Sweet XR, Natural Bright XR offers strong seedling vigor with an appealing husk...
Similar to Xtra-Tender™ 274A, this market leading yellow offers seedling vigor, an attractive husk package, paired with incredible sweet flavor and large ear size. Great addition for Roadside markets. Days...
The granddaddy of golden yellow sweet corn, producing consistent yields of large, full ears. Days To Maturity: 80-89 Color: Yellow Ear Length: 8 - 9" Ir (intermediate Resistance): Ps; Sclb...
Interesting shades of green, these ears add a unique color to your fall displays. Native to the Oaxaca state of Mexico, this corn is multi-purpose for making cornmeal or for...
Farmers have grown Bloody Butcher since the mid-19th century. This impressive ornamental corn grows 10-12 feet tall and has multiple ears per stalk, which are pink or red. May also...
The granddaddy of golden yellow sweet corn, producing consistent yields of large, full ears. Days To Maturity: 80-89 Color: Yellow Ear Length: 8 - 9" Ir (intermediate Resistance): Ps; Sclb...
Prices listed represent a 15% savings!Germination: 90%Produces sweet, high eating quality, well filled ears with good husk cover and long flags on sturdy plants. Make this variety one of your...
Osborne exclusive! An improvement over Nirvana and Xanadu with an improved disease package, higher ear placement for ease of harvest, same unique great flavor, and tender texture that customers demand....
Osborne Exclusive! Mirai 421W gives you the opportunity to offer a white version of the popular Mirai series to your customers. Perfect for the early to main season planting slot...
Stamina MXR offers superior eating quality in a late season bicolor with the added benefit of multiple disease resistances. Large, high row count ears have great husk protection and exceptional...
Stamina MXR offers superior eating quality in a late season bicolor with the added benefit of multiple disease resistances. Large, high row count ears have great husk protection and exceptional...
Good cold soil emergence combined with attractive husk package and outstanding eating quality make this sy a variety you will want to try. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Bi-color Ear...
Dark green, attractive husk package with compact shank. Ideal for roadside markets with great eating quality. Strong plant exhibits lodging tolerance. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Yellow Ear Length: 7.25-...
Strong yield of large sized ears with improved husk protection make this an excellent choice for mid-season fresh and shipping markets. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Bi-color Ear Length: 7.5...
Good cold soil emergence and vigor, combined with a high eating quality large ear make this variety an outstanding sy for your first early planting. Days To Maturity: 60-69 Color:...
ALMOST NO LONGER AVAILABLEClick here to view Ornamental Corn varietiesEarly maturing variety. Light pink to purple mature kernels make tender delicious popcorn. A great variety for sweet tasting microgreens; grow...
Tempo XR is an improvement to Caliber XR offering consistent tip fill across varying environmental conditions. Very good husk protection, good flag leaves and a higher kernel row count, on...
A second early bi-color with excellent ear size, high row count great eating quality. Strong seedling vigor with good husk cover and overall package, make Kickoff a top pick for...
Short but sweet says it all for Bolt XR. A tender, bicolor with 14 – 18 kernel rows on 7.0 to 7.5” ears offer eating quality that surpasses all other...
Prices listed represent a 10% savings! Germination: 89% Perfect for roadside stands with outstanding flavor, dark green husk package and excellent coverage. Strong tolerance to lodging and superior seedling vigor....
First early hybrid white with a high row count and good kernel color. Offering a great disease package with very good husk protection. A great compliment to Takeoff MXR and...
Osborne Exclusive! Beautiful long clean ears make large size to end your corn season on a high note. Short shank, excellent husk coverage and very good flag leaves round out...
Early season white that offers dark green plant, husks, and flag leaves. Strong tip fill on a large ear with excellent eating quality. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: White Ear...
Prices listed represent a 10% savings!Germination: 97%Strong plant with an attractive husk package and excellent tip fill. Extremely uniform ear with Xtra-Tender quality is ideal for crates and shipping. Days...
Widely adapted with great ear size for this day length. Appearance combined with high yield potential make this an excellent option for local high quality markets. Days To Maturity: 70-79...
Dark green, attractive husk package with compact shank. Ideal for roadside markets with great eating quality. Strong plant exhibits lodging tolerance. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Yellow Ear Length: 7.25...
Prices listed represent a 20% savings!Germination: 80%The earliest yellow synergistic on the market offering good cold soil performance combined with sweetness, tenderness and corn flavor. Days To Maturity: 60-69 Color:...
Prices listed represent a 5% savings!Germination: 86%Strong plant with lodging tolerance, great eating quality and husk package for roadside and shipping markets. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Bi-color Ear Length:...
Consistent performance across variable environments, for fresh retail sales, as well as pack and ship markets. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Yellow Ear Length: 7.5 - 8" Plant Height: 75"...
Good seedling vigor, paired with a great husk package and strong yields make this an excellent choice for both local and shipping markets. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: White Ear...
First early hybrid white with a high row count and good kernel color. Offering a great disease package with very good husk protection. A great compliment to Takeoff MXR and...