Corn

Corn

·        Plant corn directly in warm, rich soil one or two weeks after the last frost in spring.  Germination is best in soil temperature of at least 60F.  At 55 F, it will be retarded, and at 50 F., there is minimal germination.

·        Plant 1"-2" deep and thin to 8"-10" apart in rows 30"- 36" apart. Planting 4-row blocks ensures better pollination than 2 long rows.

·        Corn is ready when the silk on the ears is brown. Old timers say to put the pot on to boil as you go out to pick corn. The sooner it is cooked the tastier it is.

 Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn

·        Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn is part of the Zea genus .  Its scientific name is Zea mays 'Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn'.  

·        It is a grass that typically grows as an annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year.

·        Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn is known for growing to a height of approximately 78.00". Look to ensure a distance 11.70" between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.95" deep.

·        Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often.

·        Keep in mind when planting that Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors.

·        The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn are between Zones 3 and  9.

·        Cherokee Long Ear Popcorn tends to grow best in a soil PH of between 6.5 and 7.5 meaning it does best in acidic to alkaline soil.

·        By our calculations, you should look at sowing this variety about 10 days after your last frost date.

Rainbow Inca Sweet

·        This this corn is a fascinating cross between a large white seeded Peruvian variety, multi-colored southwest (USA) native corns and heirloom sweet corn.

·        Cobs increase in color as they mature.

·        Great as sweet corn, roasting corn and dry corn.

·        A tasty, succulent variety that is drought tolerant.

·        Young kernels are yellow and white, maturing to a rainbow of colors.

·        Plants reach 8 feet tall, are vigorous, producing 8 inch ears.

·        Originally domesticated by Mesoamericans, it is a staple food with many other traditional uses.

·        Home gardeners love to grow corn, and there are many varieties suited to different climates.

·        Plant two weeks after the last frost date.

·        Corn needs rich soil, full sun and adequate moisture to produce good ears.

·        It is wind pollinated.

·        Water deeply.