CORN-TRUE GOLD-SWEET
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Zea mays
SWEET CORN-TRUE GOLD originating in the Americas, the sweet corn is not as sweet as hybrid varieties but delicious just the same. They are open wind pollinated so plant in 3 x 4 blocks for best results. The male pollen falls from above the plant to the female below. So, the closer they are the better the pollination result. Can be sown directly in the soil or pot raised and planted out after germination. Can be plant every 4 to 6 weeks for a continual supply over the growing season. Plant in spring and Summer. Can be grown with beans, peas, cucumber, melons, squash but not Celery.
They need full sun, with lots of water and good organically composted soil. Plant 2.5cm deep and 25cm apart with rows 50cm apart. Soil Temp 16 to 35°C. Harvest when top silks turn brown. Cut and freeze for later use.
pH: 5 - 5.7 - Tender Annual
SKU: CNTG-S
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| Plant Height | 20 - 40 cm (8 - 16 inches) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring and Summer |
| Temperature Range | 18 - 28°C (64 - 82°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct or Start Indoors |
| Soil Type | Fertile, well-drained soil with organic matter |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature | 18 - 24 °C (65 - 75 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | No special preparation required |
| Sowing Depth | 1 - 2 cm (0.4 - 0.8 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 20 - 25 cm (8 - 10 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 45 cm (18 inches) |
| Watering | Regular, avoid overwatering |
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 14 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 60 - 80 days |
| Good Companion Plants | Squash,Cucumbers,Beans,Marigolds |
| Bad Companion Plants | Tomatoes,Potatoes,Cabbage |
| Pests | Corn Earworms,Armyworms,Aphids |
| Diseases | Common Rust,Southern Corn Leaf Blight,Maize Streak Virus |
| Seeds per pack | 40 |
| Min temperature (C) | 18 |
| Max temperature (C) | 28 |
CORN-TRUE GOLD-SWEET
$3.20
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