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Corn, Sweet-Yellow
CORN, SWEET                                                                
PLANTING; After soil has warmed up to 65F ( 70-75F for SH2 & SH2SL ) till soil fine and loose. Enrich with                                       
compost or fertilizer, as corn is a heavy feeder. Direct seed seeds, 1-1.5" deep, 5-10" apart on a row spacing                                     
of 30-36" apart. For best results, plant in blocks of 3-4 rows, instead of 1 long row. Isolate different corn varieties                                
by a distance of 100-150' or by maturity. Keep soil moist and weed free. After corn is about a foot tall, we like to                               
add Bradfield fertilizer at the rate of 5 lbs per 100' right on row just before tilling or cultivating soil. If you use                                    
a chemical fertilizer, do not put it on row or you may burn plants. HARVEST; When kernels are full, but still in the                             
milky stage, pick ears from plants. Husk and use fresh, can, dry or freeze for later use.                                                  
You will need 1/4 LB per 100' of row or about 10 pounds per acre.                                        
The letter or letters after each sweet corn variety stands for the following;                                                
F1        Hybrid. Possesses superior vigor and yielding qualities. You can not save                                
seeds from hybrids as hybrid seed has to be crossed from pure parent lines                                
each time to get the same results.                                
OP        Open pollinated. Low sugar content and not as sweet as a hybrid. More                                
closer to a field corn. This one you can save seed from, if kept pure.                                
SU        Standard Sugary type. 8-18% sugar contend. A good choice for a diabetic.                                
SG        Sweet Gene/25% SH2. 25% sugar content. Isolation desirable and needs                                
warm soil, above 70F to germinate.                                
HSE        Heterozygous Sugar Enhancer. 20-25% sugar contend and tender. Isolation desirable                                
SE        Homozygous Sugar Enhancer. 30-40% sugar contend and tender. Isolation desirable.                                                    
SG        Synergistic, combines the characteristics of both super sweet & sugar enhanced varieties.                                            
SH2        Shrunken 2. 35-45% sugar contend, crisp and a high seed count per pound of seed. Needs isolation and extra warm soil, 7-F
or above or seed will rot before germinating.                                                        
SH2SL        Improved Shrunken 2 Super Lite. 45-50% sugar contend, crisp and tender.                                                        
Isolation needed. Needs extra warm soil, 70F or above or seed will rot before germinating.                                                        
TS        Triple sweet, new class of 75% SE & 25% SH2 kernels on the same ear, longer lasting sweetness  than SE
APPLAUSE F1 SG
75 days. Applause is a synergistic
version of Bodacous. An extra burst of
flavor, longer shelf life, attractive
package with better tip fill.It also has a
single stalk, good husk cover and
excellent vigor making this a hybrid of
choice. 8" long ear with 16 rows.
6.5' tall plant. Treated seed.
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BODACIOUS F1 SE
75 days. High yields. 7.5-8" long ear
has 16-18 rows of fabulous sweet,
tender, yellow kernels that make you
wish for more!! 6-6.5' tall plants have
good seedling vigor. Treated seed.
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GOLD NUGGETS F1 SE
75 days. Fast becoming a star. 8" long
ear with 20 rows of great tasting
golden yellow kernels. Has superior
holding ability. Treated seed.
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GOLDEN BANTAM OP
83 days. A old favorite and reliable for
over 50 years. 6" long ears have 10-14
rows of tender, flavorful and deep
kernels. Seed maybe treated.
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INCREDIBLE F1 SE
85 days. The leading sweet corn
variety we sell! Great flavor is the
results of this improved Miracle
gourmet sweet corn. 7' tall stalks
produce 9-9.5" long ears  with 18 rows
of great tasting sweet kernels. Treated
or untreated seeds.
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IOCHIEF F1 SU
86 days. A great late sweet corn
that is great for fresh eating, canning
or freezing. 7' tall stalks are sturdy
enough to resist high winds. 9-10"
long ears have 18-20 rows of tender,
deep golden yellow kernels. Treated
seed only.
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KANDY KORN F1 HSE
89 days. Sweet and tender. Very
uniform, 8-8.5" long ears with 14-16
rows of delicious, juicy, yellow kernels.
Holds sweetness for 14-16 days. 8' tall
purple stalks are a real eye catcher
with purple and green husks. A
favorite for many Treated or untreated
seeds.
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Illini Xtra Sweet F1 SH2
85 days. This is the original. Extra
sweet hybrid with growing habit like
Iochief but is much more sweeter than
normal sweet corn for a prolonged
harvest. Very popular with 8 1/2" ears
with 14-16 rows of kernels. Treated.
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NK199 F1 SU
82 days. High yielding with broad, 7-8"
long ears have 18-20 rows of narrow,
deep, golden yellow kernels. 7-8' tall
stalks. Treated seed.
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TENDERTREAT F1 HSE
95 days. 8.5-9" long ears have 16-18
rows of sweet, tender, golden, yellow
kernels. Slow to convert sugar to starch
enabling it to hold for up to 14 days
after harvest. Tall 9' stalks just give the
coons a fit,  Ma, I can't reach the ears.
Sorry, no supper tonight" Treated
seeds.
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TRUCKERS FAVORITE YELLOW
105 days. Yellow, dent, field corn,used
for roasting at milk stage.  8-12" ears
with 12-14 rows on a red cob. 8-9' tall
plant. Untreated seed.
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