Sweet Corn Corn, Sweetcorn, Sugar Corn

Zea mays var. rugosa

Sweet Corn belongs to the Zea genus. Sweet Corn is also known as Corn, Sweetcorn, Sugar Corn

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The Sweet Corn Plant Wiki

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Sweet corn, also called sweetcorn, sugar corn, or simply corn, is a variety of maize with a high sugar content. Sweet corn is the result of a naturally-occurring recessive mutation in the genes which control conversion of sugar to starch inside the endosperm of the corn kernel. Unlike field corn varieties, which are harvested when the kernels are dry and fully mature, sweet corn is picked when immature and eaten as a vegetable, rather than a grain. Since the process of maturation involves converting sugar into starch, sweet corn stores poorly and must be eaten, canned, or frozen before the kernels become tough and starchy.

Source: Wikipedia Sweet Corn Article

Sweet Corn belongs to the Zea genus.

How to grow and keep Sweet Corn happy

USDA Zone Range Which zones does Sweet Corn grow best in? 3 - 11 pH Range The level of acidity for Sweet Corn. 6.5 - 7.5
Water Requirements How much water does Sweet Corn require? High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Sweet Corn need? Medium
Soil The type of soil that Sweet Corn needs. ? Sun How much sunlight does Sweet Corn need to grow? Full Sun
Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Sweet Corn in. ? Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Sweet Corn in. ?

How to sow and germinate Sweet Corn

Soak kernels in water overnight before sowing. Some people suggest buttermilk.

How to transplant Sweet Corn

How to harvest Sweet Corn

Companion plants for Sweet Corn

These plants will grow well with Sweet Corn:

Beans (3 sisters technique), Sunflowers, legumes (beans, peas, soybeans etc), peanuts, curcubits (squash, cucumbers, melons, etc), amaranth, white geranium, lamb’s quarters, morning glory, parsley, and potato ¹

Repellent plants for Sweet Corn

These plants will not grow well with Sweet Corn so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Tomato, Celery ¹

Common Sweet Corn pests

These pests are known to attack Sweet Corn plants:

Common Sweet Corn diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Sweet Corn plants:

How long does Sweet Corn take to grow?

These estimates for how long Sweet Corn takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!