Sweet corn 'Astronomy Domine'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Astronomy Domine is thought of as half hardy, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather.

Aim to sow 1.56 inches (4.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.01 feet (31.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 7°C / 45°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Astronomy Domine about 21 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Astronomy Domine is a half hardy plant.

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

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Named after a Pink Floyd song.

Alan Bishop of “Bishop’s Homegrown” in Pekins, Indiana was the founder of the project. A primary goal of the breeding program is to create the most genetically diverse and resilient sweet corn ever known. By the 2011 growing season approximately 200 varieties of sweet corn had contributed genes to the landrace. The varieties included Indian sweet corns, old-time heirlooms, cutting edge modern hybrids, and new varieties bred specifically for inclusion into the landrace. The breeders love colored corn, figuring that the more color there is the more nutritious it is. The breeders share observations, techniques, and seed on the Homegrown Goodness blog. Astronomy Domine is currently undergoing adaptive selection to localize it to specific ecoregions.