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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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: 7.5 - 8" Plant...
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...
Germination: 88% Strong seedling vigor for a 2nd or 3rd early planting on a strong stocky plant offers tolerance to lodging. Good tip cover with excellent flag leaves to protect...
Germination: 95% This is the beloved Charisma replacement! This synergistic bicolor has good tip fill an attractive dark green husk that protects the ear well over the tip. Deep and...
Poof’s kernels are a deep orange that taste delicious when popped! Large ears have the highest yields of 80% mushroom kernels on the market. Stalks are robust and healthy with...
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...
Strong seedling vigor for a 2nd or 3rd early planting on a strong, stocky plant offers tolerance to lodging. Good tip cover with excellent flag leaves to protect a high...
Impeccable eating quality with an excellent husk package, impressive ear shape and size for the early season. Excellent seedling vigor makes this variety a top choice for your second early planting....
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"...
Germination: 91% Compact sturdy plants produce a high quality husk packaged large ear with good sweetness, texture and flavor. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Yellow Ear Length: 7.5 - 8"...
Another new to the market sy with strong tip fill, good husk package and outstanding eating quality and texture for your late season harvest window. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color:...
Another new to the market sy with strong tip fill, good husk package and outstanding eating quality and texture for your late season harvest window. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color:...
Germination: 93% Perfect for roadside stands with outstanding flavor, dark green husk package and excellent coverage. Strong tolerance to lodging and superior seedling vigor. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Yellow...
XTH3174 is a good replacement for American Beauty (no longer being produced). Strong seedling vigor produces a strong plant that performs in a wide range of conditions. Well placed ears...
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...
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...
XTH3174 is a good replacement for American Beauty (no longer being produced). Strong seedling vigor produces a strong plant that performs in a wide range of conditions. Well placed ears...
The earliest supersweet on the market with the best seed quality. Admirable ear size, strong tip fill, and outstanding kernel color. This hybrid fits the 1st early slot for fresh...
Impeccable eating quality with an excellent husk package, impressive ear shape and size for the early season. Excellent seedling vigor makes this variety a top choice for your second early...
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...
Exceptional eating quality with improved husk protection, ear length, and tip fill. A perfect choice for high quality fresh markets. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Yellow Ear Length: 7.5 -...
Mid season. Great eating quality.Our recommended untreated alternative is Icon XR: Click here to viewOr we recommend XTH1572: Click here to view Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Yellow Ear Length:...
NOT AVAILABLE 2024 Click here to view our Bi-Color Corn varieties Refined ear with strong tip fill, good husk cover and great flag leaves offer an outstanding overall package for...
This hybrid brings MDM virus and Common Rust resistance to an easy pick ear which is large with a high kernel count. Excellent for roadside markets wanting to offer the...
SOLD OUTUntreated seed is available: Click here to viewOr we recommend Evolution as an alternative: Click here to view Excellent cold soil emergence for the mid-early time slot, producing good...
NO LONGER AVAILABLEThe earliest yellow synergistic on the market offering good cold soil performance combined with sweetness, tenderness and corn flavor. Days To Maturity: 60-69 Color: Yellow Ear Length: 8"...
Prices listed represent a 10% savings!Germination: 82%Bright white kernel color with good husk protection, ear size, and eating quality. A good choice for late season fresh markets. Days To Maturity:...