Kandy Korn Sweet Corn Plant

Kandy Korn is a wonderfully, creamy flavored sweet corn plant with a high sugar content and a 'real corn flavor'. The 8-inch ears are well suited for fresh eating, freezing or canning. It will hold well for up to 2 weeks in cold storage. Sweet corn is a great garden project for children. This is one we grow in our gardens every year!

Our Kandy Korn Sweet Corn Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Transplant when soil temperatures reach 60°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8
• - Add compost and ensure soil is rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply and consistently
• - Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced fertilizer at planting
• - Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer when plants are knee-high and again when tassels form

Pruning and Training:

• - Remove suckers if desired

Pollination:

• - Wind-pollinated, plant in blocks for better pollination

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for corn earworms and cutworms
• - Use Spinosad for control

Harvesting Indicators:

• - Harvest when kernels are plump and milky
• - Check by piercing a kernel with your fingernail

Storage:

• - Use fresh for best flavor
• - Can be frozen if blanched first

Companion Plants:

• - Beans: Fix nitrogen that corn uses
• - Squash: Provides ground cover
• - Cucumbers: Corn provides support
• - Peas: Fix nitrogen that corn uses