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Gardening Guide

Corn

General Information- Corn

young ear of corn on a stalk

Photo by Bicanski at https://pixnio.com/flora-plants/crops/green-young-corn-on-the-stalk-in-field

Scientific Name: Zea mays

Varieties (not a complete list): Glass Gem popping, Orchard Baby Sweet, Buhl Sweet

Colors: Yellow, white, multicolored, and more

Types: Sweet, Flint, Popping

Planting from Seed

Sprouts in: 7-10 days

Ideal Temp: 75-80F

Seed Depth: 1 to 2"

Plant Spacing: 12" apart

Frost Hardy: No

Min Full Sun: 6-12 hrs

Planting Instructions: Direct-sow into the richest soil available 1-2 weeks before last spring frost. Succession-planting prolongs harvest; planting in blocks improves pollination.

Ways to Preserve Corn

Ways to Preserve Corn

  • Water Bath Canning
    • off cob
  • Pressure Canning
    • whole, off cob, creamed
  • Freezing
    • blanch on or off cob
  • Dehydrating
    • blanch off cob
  • Fermenting
    • on or off cob