Double Sweet
Corn · Sweet
Hybrid
Zea mays var. saccharata
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Poaceae (Grass family) · Genus: Zea
About
This outstanding bi-color sweet corn is an excellent mid season variety. The 8" ears are delicious. Harvest as soon as the ears are filled out and are milky inside. A good source of thiamin, folic acid, niacin and magnesium. Tasty and good for you! Grows to 7' tall.
Characteristics
Color
Bicolor
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
7–10 days
at 65–105 °F
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Days to Maturity
75–80 days
Plant Height
7 ft
Fruit Size
7.5–8.5 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1–2 in
Seed Spacing
12 in
Row Spacing
36 in
Thin To
12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Soil Temp
65–105 °F
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Air Temp
32–95 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Sow in open ground well exposed when soil is warm. Thin when plants are a few inches tall. Control weeds with mulch.
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