Delectable Hybrid Bicolor Sweet Corn Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Prepare the soil with compost or other organic matter. One week after frost or when the soil consistently reaches 60 degrees F, plant the corn 1" deep and 8-12" apart. Planting blocks of four short rows ensures good pollination. Germination should take place in 5-6 days. For companion planting benefits, plant corn with cucumbers, peas, or pole beans; plants that like shade also do well with corn. Avoid planting tomatoes near corn.
Growing: After the corn emerges, keep it moist and carefully remove weeds; since corn cannot fight against weeds, mulch may be beneficial. Additional organic matter or compost helps growth, since corn is a heavy feeder. Keep in mind that corn has shallow roots which can easily become damaged by hoeing. Watch out for pests, as corn attracts many problematic insects and animals. Delectable does tend to resist rust and wilt.
Harvesting: About three weeks after the corn silk appears, it will begin to turn brown; this signals that the corn is nearly ripe. When the kernels of sweet corn release a milky substance when pierced, they are ready to be harvested. If the substance is clear, they are not ready; if nothing comes out of the kernel, the optimum time for harvest has passed. Sweet corn usually tastes sweetest if picked in the morning, since sugar content peaks at this time; for best taste, use it the same day it is picked. Delectable also makes excellent baby corn.
Seed Saving: Because this variety of corn is a hybrid, the seed it produces will either be sterile or will revert to the characteristics to one of the parent seeds; reproducing this type from its own seed will not be successful.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Zea mays
Type: Hybrid, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 150
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 80 Inches
Color: White, Yellow
Love packaging. High hopes for seeds.
Quality Seeds
Very Good quality Seeds and very Fast shipment
Thankful
Thanks so much for having seed corn this year. This will be the first year on this type of sweet corn. I just hope that the weather does awesome for 2021
Good delivery
Company promptly returned my phone call when I had questions before I placed my online order. After placing the order, I received it very quickly. Seeds were packed very nicely in special packet that should keep them well for next season.
Great service
These seeds came so fast , and the packaging and instructions for planting are top notch. Can't wait to get the seeds in the ground!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Prepare the soil with compost or other organic matter. One week after frost or when the soil consistently reaches 60 degrees F, plant the corn 1" deep and 8-12" apart. Planting blocks of four short rows ensures good pollination. Germination should take place in 5-6 days. For companion planting benefits, plant corn with cucumbers, peas, or pole beans; plants that like shade also do well with corn. Avoid planting tomatoes near corn.
Growing: After the corn emerges, keep it moist and carefully remove weeds; since corn cannot fight against weeds, mulch may be beneficial. Additional organic matter or compost helps growth, since corn is a heavy feeder. Keep in mind that corn has shallow roots which can easily become damaged by hoeing. Watch out for pests, as corn attracts many problematic insects and animals. Delectable does tend to resist rust and wilt.
Harvesting: About three weeks after the corn silk appears, it will begin to turn brown; this signals that the corn is nearly ripe. When the kernels of sweet corn release a milky substance when pierced, they are ready to be harvested. If the substance is clear, they are not ready; if nothing comes out of the kernel, the optimum time for harvest has passed. Sweet corn usually tastes sweetest if picked in the morning, since sugar content peaks at this time; for best taste, use it the same day it is picked. Delectable also makes excellent baby corn.
Seed Saving: Because this variety of corn is a hybrid, the seed it produces will either be sterile or will revert to the characteristics to one of the parent seeds; reproducing this type from its own seed will not be successful.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Zea mays
Type: Hybrid, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 150
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 80 Inches
Color: White, Yellow
Reviews
Review
Love packaging. High hopes for seeds.
Review
Quality Seeds
Very Good quality Seeds and very Fast shipment
Review
Thankful
Thanks so much for having seed corn this year. This will be the first year on this type of sweet corn. I just hope that the weather does awesome for 2021
Review
Good delivery
Company promptly returned my phone call when I had questions before I placed my online order. After placing the order, I received it very quickly. Seeds were packed very nicely in special packet that should keep them well for next season.
Review
Great service
These seeds came so fast , and the packaging and instructions for planting are top notch. Can't wait to get the seeds in the ground!