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Sweet corn 'Ruby queen hybrid'

Zea mays var. saccharata

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Ruby queen hybrid is part of the Zea genus and is a Sweet corn variety. Its scientific name is Zea mays var. saccharata 'Ruby queen hybrid'. Ruby queen hybrid is a hybrid variety.

Delicious kernels are bluish-red turning to deep burgundy red as they mature. Retains color when cooked. Harvest in about 75 days.

This variety is an Grass that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Ruby queen hybrid normally grows with a grass-like habit to a mature height of 2.13 metres (that's 6.93 feet imperial).

Ruby queen hybrid Sweet corn is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Sweet corn 'Ruby queen hybrid' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Sweet corn 'Ruby queen hybrid'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Ruby queen hybrid is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Ruby queen hybrid are Zone 3 and Zone 10. Ruby queen hybrid tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.5 and 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Ruby queen hybrid from seed

Look to ensure a distance 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Ruby queen hybrid about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Ruby queen hybrid

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Ruby queen hybrid is a tender plant.

Harvesting Ruby queen hybrid

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.

Sweet corn 'Ruby queen hybrid' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Ruby queen hybrid exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Ruby queen hybrid plant. Grass
Hardiness Is Ruby queen hybrid frost hardy? Tender
Harvest Time When is Ruby queen hybrid ready for harvest? Late Summer
Mature Height How tall does Ruby queen hybrid grow? 2.13 metres / 6.93 feet Mature Spread How wide does Ruby queen hybrid grow? 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Ruby queen hybrid grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Ruby queen hybrid. 6.5 - 7.5
Soil What soil should I grow Ruby queen hybrid in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does Ruby queen hybrid need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Ruby queen hybrid require? High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Ruby queen hybrid need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Ruby queen hybrid need in order to germinate? 21°C / 70°F to 27°C / 81°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Ruby queen hybrid in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Ruby queen hybrid? 3.0 cm / 1.17 inches
Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to sow rows of Ruby queen hybrid. 80.0 Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Ruby queen hybrid 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches
Edible? Is Ruby queen hybrid edible? edible

How long does Ruby queen hybrid take to grow?

These estimates for how long Sweet corn 'Ruby queen hybrid' 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!

Days to Germination How long does it take Ruby queen hybrid to germinate? 9 days Average 9 days | Min 2 days | Max 17 days (5)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Ruby queen hybrid? + 6 days Average 6 days | Min 6 days | Max 6 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Ruby queen hybrid is ready for harvest / bloom? + 75 days Average 75 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Ruby queen hybrid? = 90 days

When should I sow Ruby queen hybrid?

Folia's when to plant Sweet corn 'Ruby queen hybrid' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Other Names for Sweet corn 'Ruby queen hybrid'

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