Hybrid sh2 Supersweet Corn
Supersweet Jubilee Corn
CN210
85 days. An sh2 type that combines the ear shape and eating quality of Golden Jubilee with the extra sweetness of a Supersweet. Eight foot plants yield 8-9 inch ears filled with sweet yellow kernels. Holds its quality well on and off the plant. Often said to be the best-tasting Supersweet available.
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"Zea mays:Next to the first ripe tomato, nothing brings a sparkle to a gardener's eye more than having the first ripe ear of corn. Breeding developments in superior taste and eating quality, plus tolerance to cold soils at germination are at the top of our list when we evaluate new corn varieties. Rely on your standbys, but try some of our newer varieties; you might discover a new favorite!
The shrunken gene (sh2) gives the dried kernels an extra-wrinkled appearance. This inherited characteristic increases the sweetness of the corn at harvest time. Commonly called Supersweet, sh2 varieties are some of the sweetest corn available. They do not germinate well in cold wet soil, so make sure your soil is at least 70°F; use a soil thermometer if uncertain. To grow great Supersweet corn, isolate it by time or distance from any other corn.
CULTURE: Patience is critical to growing a good crop of corn. Corn does not like cold wet soil so resist the urge to plant until the soil temperature is 60-85°F. If in doubt, get a soil thermometer and check! Enthusiastic gardeners can get a jumpstart by starting the seed indoors and transplanting after the danger of frost has passed. Because corn is wind pollinated, plant individual varieties in blocks of 4 rows. Space rows 24-30 inches apart, and make row furrows about 6-8 inches deep. Spread 3-5 pounds of our complete fertilizer per 100 linear feet or 100 square feet. Back fill the furrow until it is 1-2 inches deep. Sow seeds every 4 inches and cover with soil or sifted compost. Days to emergence: 7-14, when soil temperature is 65-85°F. When seedlings are 4-5 inches tall, thin plants to a final spacing of 8-12 inches apart. Water regularly and deeply. Up until the corn begins to tassel, use Fish & Kelp Grow Formula or a high nitrogen fertilizer as a foliar spray every 7-14 days. If the color of the plant is dark green, cut back the fertilizer. Mulch with compost or composted manure to help retain moisture and control weeds.
NUMBER OF EARS: Most corn varieties are bred to produce 2 ears. Excellent growing conditions and soil fertility can sometimes result in a third ear.
DISEASE: The incidence of disease in corn is being greatly reduced by breeding resistant varieties. Prevention is enhanced by a 3-year crop rotation and removing old stalks in the fall. INSECTS/PESTS: Corn borers can be controlled with applications of Pyrethrin applied before silking. Contact your local county extension agent for more specific pest control measures in your area. The most important control measure is removing all stalks and refuse from the garden in fall.
HARVEST: When kernels are full and milky. A drying and browning of the ear silks is a good indicator of readiness. Ears should be cooled as quickly as possible and stored at 34°F.
SEED SPECS: Minimum germination standard: 80%. Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding. Usual seed life: 1 year. Approximately 110-250 seeds per ounce (average 115); 8 ounces per 1/2 pound.
Sampler: 1 ounce
Packet: 2 ounces
Unless otherwise noted.
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The shrunken gene (sh2) gives the dried kernels an extra-wrinkled appearance. This inherited characteristic increases the sweetness of the corn at harvest time. Commonly called Supersweet, sh2 varieties are some of the sweetest corn available. They do not germinate well in cold wet soil, so make sure your soil is at least 70°F; use a soil thermometer if uncertain. To grow great Supersweet corn, isolate it by time or distance from any other corn.
CULTURE: Patience is critical to growing a good crop of corn. Corn does not like cold wet soil so resist the urge to plant until the soil temperature is 60-85°F. If in doubt, get a soil thermometer and check! Enthusiastic gardeners can get a jumpstart by starting the seed indoors and transplanting after the danger of frost has passed. Because corn is wind pollinated, plant individual varieties in blocks of 4 rows. Space rows 24-30 inches apart, and make row furrows about 6-8 inches deep. Spread 3-5 pounds of our complete fertilizer per 100 linear feet or 100 square feet. Back fill the furrow until it is 1-2 inches deep. Sow seeds every 4 inches and cover with soil or sifted compost. Days to emergence: 7-14, when soil temperature is 65-85°F. When seedlings are 4-5 inches tall, thin plants to a final spacing of 8-12 inches apart. Water regularly and deeply. Up until the corn begins to tassel, use Fish & Kelp Grow Formula or a high nitrogen fertilizer as a foliar spray every 7-14 days. If the color of the plant is dark green, cut back the fertilizer. Mulch with compost or composted manure to help retain moisture and control weeds.
NUMBER OF EARS: Most corn varieties are bred to produce 2 ears. Excellent growing conditions and soil fertility can sometimes result in a third ear.
DISEASE: The incidence of disease in corn is being greatly reduced by breeding resistant varieties. Prevention is enhanced by a 3-year crop rotation and removing old stalks in the fall. INSECTS/PESTS: Corn borers can be controlled with applications of Pyrethrin applied before silking. Contact your local county extension agent for more specific pest control measures in your area. The most important control measure is removing all stalks and refuse from the garden in fall.
HARVEST: When kernels are full and milky. A drying and browning of the ear silks is a good indicator of readiness. Ears should be cooled as quickly as possible and stored at 34°F.
SEED SPECS: Minimum germination standard: 80%. Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding. Usual seed life: 1 year. Approximately 110-250 seeds per ounce (average 115); 8 ounces per 1/2 pound.
Sampler: 1 ounce
Packet: 2 ounces
Unless otherwise noted.
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