Many consider freshly- harvested corn on the cob, served piping hot, lightly seasoned, and dripping with butter to be the most delicious vegetable of all. Kernels are bright yellow, tasty and tender. Serve fresh, or preserve by freezing or canning.
Seed Planting Information:
- Planting Depth: 1.5"
- Seed Spacing: 4-6"
- Spacing Between Rows: 30-36"
- Space After Thinning: 8-12"
- Days to Germination: 5-10
- Days to Maturity: 60-90
When and Where to Plant:
Select a sunny location and plant after last frost. Soil should be fertilized with vegetable food and cultivated. To insure good pollination sow seeds in blocks of 4 rows side by side rather than one long row. For succession, plant every 3 weeks until early summer.
Care and Harvesting:
Cultivate weekly or mulch to control weeds. Fertilize when plants are 12-18" tall. Pick when silks turn brown and ears are firm. Test by piercing a few kernels with thumbnail. The skin should be tender and the juice should look "milky." To get the best taste, cook and eat the same day.
