Description

Corn Amarillo – Heirloom Seeds / Rare seeds

Sowing: April to June

Harvest: August-September (July in greenhouse)

“Sweet corn should be harvested when the grains are tender and milky, the husk of the ear must still be quite green inside, the grains well formed but still soft. » This phase is essential, because in one day they can become mealy, observe carefully, especially as soon as the bristles of the hair turn brown. < b>Direct seeding, Corn does not like transplanting, prefer direct seeding to facilitate its cultivation. This plant of semi-tropical origin likes warm soil, wait for fine weather to sow it. Tip: let your corn soak 3-4 hours in water before sowing it, you will save a few days on seedling emergence. Sowing April, May Corn likes soil rich in organic matter. Watering, during sowing, must be abundant if you have not soaked your seeds beforehand, keep the soil moist until emergence. Take advantage when hoeing, if necessary, mound your corn feet to strengthen its grip on the ground. You can grow your corn with a squash, this association allows the squash to protect the soil from the sun’s rays and keep the soil cool, don’t forget to mulch at the foot of your corn and your squash. If you decide to start your corn seedlings in pots, choose pots deep enough to facilitate root development. Corn is not required ant in watering, be more generous when forming ears to promote their development. *The 3 varieties: Amarillo, Astarac , and Joro have been acclimatized in Sologne (Central France) since 1970, so our strain can be grown anywhere in France.

50 seeds approximately