Description
Grow Double Sweet corn for backyard flavor that brings smiles to the table. Plant this sweet corn to harvest tender, juicy ears perfect for boiling, grilling, and cutting off the cob for salads and salsas. Start strong with warm soil and full sun, and enjoy reliable summer bites from a garden you’ll be proud of.
Key Features
- Sweet, tender ears: Serve classic corn-on-the-cob that tastes best minutes after picking.
- Warm-season performer: Thrive in heat and sun for steady summer harvests.
- Better pollination: Plant in blocks to encourage fuller, more even ears.
- Kitchen-ready: Boil, grill, roast, or freeze extra kernels for later meals.
Applications
Fill raised beds or garden rows with a dedicated corn patch. Plan a few short rows for family cookouts, freezer-ready batches, and weeknight sides. Share fresh-picked sweetness at picnics and potlucks.
Specifications
- Type: Sweet corn seed (Double Sweet)
- Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Soil temperature to sow: 60°F or warmer
- Planting depth: 1-1.5 in
- Spacing: 8-12 in apart; rows 30-36 in apart
- Planting method: Direct sow after last frost; avoid cold, wet soil
- Harvest window: Typically mid to late summer; timing varies by climate
Tip: Sow 3-4 short rows instead of one long row to improve pollination. Keep soil evenly moist during tasseling and ear fill, and side-dress with a balanced fertilizer as plants take off.