Zea mays## HOW TO GROW CORN, SWEET Sweet corn takes about 14 days to emerge from 50°F soils but only about 5 days to emerge at 70°F. Direct sow in mid May in the Midwestern U.S., in mid April in milder climates. Direct sow as early as mid February with row cover in mild temperate climates. In regions with short growing seasons, start indoors two plants per cell 2-4 weeks before last frost, plant out 0–2 weeks after frost. Some soak seeds in water tepid for an hour or two before planting. If cool and wet, plant shallow 1 to 1-1/2”. If hot and dry plant 2–3”. Plant in blocks to ensure the best wind pollination. Do not soak seeds before sowing. Open pollinated corn varies more than hybrids. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-8. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 120–156 seeds per ounce, about 10–15 pounds per acre. Average 29M seeds per acre, ranges from 28M to 45M per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.Planting Depth 1-2”Soil Temp. Germ. 55–65˚FDays to Germ. 4-14Plant Spacing 12”Row Spacing 36”Days To Maturity 70Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soltera Morado Seed Count .25 Pound ≈ 579 seeds##Absolutely gorgeous vigorous purple sweet corn variety that’s richer in anthocyanins than blueberries. From the corn kernels, to the silks and tassels, to the stalks, leaves, cobs, husks, and pollen, every part of the plant has streaks of deep purple red. It makes an amazing purple dye for use in natural dying projects. The plants are compact, and do well in smaller gardens. Ears are 6-8” long. Dried kernels make beautiful corn meal. This variety was developed by Munk Bergin. Soltera Morado translates to “single purple”. Tags: Type: Sweet, Harvest: Early, Color: Purple, Heritage: New Variety, Season: Summer.
