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Sweet Corn is an excellent source of Lutein, which is good for healthy vision and is beneficial to your cardiovascular system. Corn also adds Folate to our diets, which is necessary in both children and adults for healthy growth of red blood cells and to prevent anemia. Freshly grown corn averages only about 77 calories per ear, while being rich in Magnesium, Phosphorous and especially high in Potassium. It is also very high in Vitamins A and C, Antioxidants that help to prevent a wide range of diseases and ailments. White and Yellow varieties are almost identical except that the white varieties do not contain quite as much Lutein and Vitamin A

Sweet Corn grows best in fertile, well-drained soil in direct sunlight. We recommend mixing Espoma Plant-tone in the soil when preparing the planting bed. We also advise planting in shorter rows or blocks, rather than in longer rows. Sweet Corn is wind pollinated, so these shorter, blockier plots will pollinate best. Corn can also cross-pollinate easily, so unless you want to experiment or don�t mind the end result being a surprise, we suggest that you separate different varieties by at least 50 feet or stagger the planting by 14 days, which will also provide for a longer harvest season in most growing areas. You should fertilize again when the plants reach about 2-foot in height. This is quickly accomplished by sprinkling one cup of fertilizer to each 10-feet of garden row and then watering well. Adequate moisture is particularly necessary during the bloom (as silk is growing) and while the kernels are forming and filling on the cob.

The best gauge on when to harvest your corn is when the silk turns brown and the tip of the cob has become blunt. This should be the time of peak flavor and appearance. You can also watch our video on How to Pick Sweet Corn; it demonstrates the easiest way to harvest the cob without damaging the stalk.

Corn, Sweet 'Bodacious' Plant

Price $2.40

The �Bodacious� variety of sweet corn is one of the most tender, tasty sweet corns that you will ever eat. 8-foot stalks produce 8-inch ears with 18 rows of large, packed, juicy, kernels. �Bodacious� lives up to its name by being very disease resistant, easy to grow, quick to mature and tastes remarkable! �Bodacious� lends itself well to canning or freezing. Maturing in only 75 days insures fresh corn for your summer barbeques. Each pot contains 2 corn plants. SOLD OUT

Corn, Sweet 'Incredible' Plant

Price $2.40

The 'Incredible' Sweet Corn plant is truly incredible; it is by far our most popular variety. Incredible is an improved gourmet, yellow sweet corn with superb eating quality. It is excellent for the home garden, fresh market, and roadside stands. Each pot contains 2 corn plants. SOLD OUT

Corn, Sweet 'Mini Sweet' Plant

Price $2.40

The 'Mini Sweet' Corn plant is a unique variety of sweet corn because it produces only 3� long ears. The ears should be picked before fertilization, as soon as the silk starts to appear. The Mini Sweet Corn is the perfect variety for children. Each pot contains 2 corn plants. SOLD OUT

Corn, Sweet 'Peaches and Cream' Plant

Price $2.40

The 'Peaches and Cream' Sweet Corn plant is a high quality, bi-colored, sweet corn variety. Try some Peaches and Cream corn this season as a wonderful table treat. Each pot contains 2 corn plants. SOLD OUT

Corn, Sweet 'Silver King' Plant

Price $2.40

The 'Silver King' Sweet Corn plant produces good yields of delicious white sweet corn. It is the new ultimate in full season white sweet corn. It has a scrumptious buttery flavor fit for a king! Each pot contains 2 corn plants. SOLD OUT

Corn, Sweet 'Spring Treat' Plant

Price $2.40

The 'Spring Treat' Sweet Corn plant is the choice of early corn connoisseurs; it continues to be our most popular early sweet corn by a wide margin. Spring Treat is a yellow sweet corn with a rich corn taste. SOLD OUT

Corn, Sweet 'Temptation' Plant

Price $2.40

The 'Temptation' Sweet Corn plant is the bicolor corn everyone else compares to. It has excellent eating quality and is well liked by all growers. SOLD OUT

Corn, Ornamental 'Autumn Splendor' Plant

Price $2.40

The 'Autumn Splendor' Ornamental Corn plant produces colorful ears on sturdy stalks. It is adapted the best to northern climates but can be grown anywhere. Great for eating or using in fall decorations. SOLD OUT

Corn, Popcorn 'Lady Fingers' Heirloom Plant

Price $2.40

The 'Lady Fingers' Corn plant, also called Tom Thumb, is a great variety for hulless, tender popcorn. The plants are short and stocky yet yield long 6-7� ears of deep yellow kernels. SOLD OUT