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Very dependable, 8.5" ears, tolerant of leaf blights and Stewart's Wilt
One of the most popular and dependable hybrid sweet corns developed. Ears are 8-1/2" long, filled with 14 to 16 rows of sweet white kernels. Stalks average about 7-1/2'. Tolerant of the majority of leaf blights and of Stewart's wilt. Has some drought tolerance and better insect resistance than other hybrids. Seeds germinate poorly in cold soil, so don't rush the season! Early plantings can be started by setting out transplants or by pre-sprouting seeds. Wide adaptability and well suited for the Mid- Atlantic.
Poaceae Zea mays
This is an example of the timeline you would see based on your growing conditions.
Corn Leaf Blight
Northern and Southern Corn Leaf Blights are fungal diseases that produce yellow, gray or tan oval spots and yellowing of leaves. They are most problematic in warm, wet conditions.
The usual fungal control measures should be used. Make sure the soil is well-drained, avoid wetting the leaves (or at least water when they can dry out quickly). Keep the soil clear of crop debris. Supply plenty of compost. Rotate crops annually. If this becomes a recurrent problem the simplest solution is to use resistant cultivars.
Image: Department of Plant Pathology Archive, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org
Last Frost Date (LFD) refers to the approximate date of the last killing frost of spring.
Example first frost date on April 08.
First Frost Date (FFD) refers to the approximate date of the first killing frost of winter.
Example first frost date on November 01.
