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Seed Germination Kit

Sweet Corn Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEZea mays var. saccharata

USD 10.99

100 in stock

Sweet corn picked minutes before dinner is sugar-sweet in a way store-bought corn never matches.

GERMINATION7-14 days

SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-14 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

65-75F

Hardiness04

Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Corn care, from seed onward.

Botanical name: Zea mays
Common names: Maize, Sweet Corn
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Zea
Species: Z. mays

Start growing

Plant in blocks for pollination. Nitrogen heavy.

Propagation

By seed.

Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest when silks dry; milky kernels.

Growing conditions

Open plains, sunny gardens.

Weather & tolerances

Frost sensitive; needs high heat.

Pests & plant health

Corn earworm, Smut.

Plant safety

Safe grain.

Botanical features

Annual tall grass; wind-pollinated tassel.

Varieties

‘Silver Queen’, ‘Golden Bantam’.

Garden & everyday uses

Sweet corn, feed, popcorn, oil

Native range & distribution

Mexico origins; now global grain leader.

Conservation

Global priority seed banks.

Name origins

Spanish ‘maíz’, Taino origins.

History

Domesticated from Teosinte 9,000 years ago.

Good questions grow here

A little more clarity.

How do I grow Sweet Corn from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Sweet Corn seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Sweet Corn seeds take to germinate?

Sweet Corn seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

INFORMATION SOURCE

Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.

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