CORN SUNNYVEE - SEED

CORN SUNNYVEE

Description
Sunnyvee Sweet Corn Seeds (‘SU’ Yellow Type) 1525 This is our best normal sugary variety for cool soil planting. Short, sturdy plants produce ears that average 18 cm (7 1/2″) long. An excellent variety for freezing. Irrigation essential.

How to Grow
6 seed/gram When planting in rows, space the seed 10-15 cm (4-6″) apart, later thinning to 20-30 cm (8-12″) apart with the rows 55-75 cm (22-30″) apart. To ensure proper pollination, plant at least 3 to 4 rows. Corn can also be planted with 3 to 4 seeds per hill in hills spaced 30 cm (12″) apart. Plant 250 gr (1/2 lb) to a 30 m (100′) row; 4.5-6.8 kg (10-15 lbs) per acre. Work in a good general vegetable fertilizer at planting, keep weeds under control and the soil evenly watered through the season.

LIFECYCLE
Annual

PROPAGATION
Sow Direct

DAYS TO EMERGENCE
10

LIGHT
Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT
Sturdy

HEIGHT
Tall (1 to 2 m)(39" to 78")

FROST TOLERANCE
Frost Tender

DAYS TO HARVEST
60

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY
Easy

HERITAGE
Hybrid

FAMILY NAME
Poaceae

LATIN
Zea mays