Ambrosia Bicolor Hybrid Sweet Corn 1/2lb
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Planting Instructions
- Timing: Sow seeds outdoors in spring when the soil temperature is consistently at least 60°F (16°C), ideally between 65°F and 90°F. This is typically one to two weeks after the last average frost date.
- Location & Soil: Choose a spot with full sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight). The corn grows best in loose, loamy, organically-rich, and well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8-6.2. Amend the soil with rich compost before planting.
- Method & Spacing: Direct sow is recommended as corn has sensitive roots and does not transplant well. Plant seeds 1 to 1.5 inches deep. Space seeds about 8-12 inches apart within rows and allow 30-36 inches between rows.
- Pollination: Plant in short, square blocks of at least 4 rows rather than single, long rows to ensure optimal wind pollination. Poor pollination results in incomplete kernel development on the ears.
Care and Maintenance
- Watering: Corn requires consistent, deep watering, particularly as tassels and ears form. Provide about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, watering the soil directly to avoid fungal diseases.
- Fertilization: Ambrosia sweet corn is a heavy feeder, especially of nitrogen.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer like 10-10-10 before planting.
- Side-dress with a high-nitrogen fertilizer when the plants are 8 to 12 inches tall.
- Side-dress again about a week after the tassels emerge.
- Weed Control: Keep the area well-weeded. Use mulch to help suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, being careful not to damage the corn's shallow roots with deep tilling or hoeing.
- Pest and Disease Management: The variety is noted for high tolerance to Stewart's Wilt. Watch for common pests like corn earworms and aphids. Proper garden cleanup in the fall helps avoid insect infestations.
Harvesting
- Maturity: 'Ambrosia bicolor' typically matures in about 75 days.
- When to Pick: Harvest when the silks on the ears turn brown and dry up. Test for ripeness by puncturing a kernel with your fingernail; a milky white substance indicates it is ready. If the liquid is clear, it is not ready; if it is doughy, it is past its prime.
- Best Practice: Harvest in the early morning for peak sweetness and use the corn the same day for the best flavor. The sugary-enhanced (SE) genetics help it retain sweetness for several days after picking, making it suitable for freezing or canning.
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