Corn

Vegetables

Summary

Corn is one of the most popular vegetables to grow and eat, and it's all the more delicious when freshly harvested.

Description

Corn grows from tall, straight stalks that produce husked ears of tender kernels tufted with silks. Most corn varieties look alike on the outside, but under the husks, sweet corn can be white, yellow, bicolor, or even red.

Additional Info

Many modern sweet corn varieties have been bred to mature early in the season, but later-maturing types tend to be sweeter.

Varieties

Sweet Bicolor


Details

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Habits

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Exposure
  • Full Sun
Moisture
  • Average Water
  • Moist
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Uses
  • Vegetable Garden
Features
  • Edible Fruit/Foliage
Sub-Categories
  • 3-pack
  • Vegetables
Growing Tips

The best way to plant sweet corn is to direct-seed after any danger of frost has passed. Because corn is pollinated by the wind, it does best when planted in blocks rather than rows.

Watering

Water regularly, especially if you notice the leaves curling and when the cobs begin to swell. It is better to water deeply once a week, rather than providing a little water daily.

Fertilizing

Corn is a heavy feeder, requiring rich soil. Nitrogen is especially important since corn is basically a grass. An inch or two of compost or rotted manure will also work, as will feeding with fish emulsion. Apply nitrogen fertilizer once the plants are about 8 inches tall and again when they start producing tassels.


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