Sweet corn 'Ruby Queen'

Zea mays var. saccharata

How to grow Sweet corn 'Ruby Queen'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Ruby Queen 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. Ruby Queen needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Ruby Queen 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 about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Ruby Queen

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

Harvesting Ruby Queen

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

Other Names for Sweet corn 'Ruby Queen'

Maiz dulce hibrido rojizo, Ruby Queen F1, Ruby Queen Hybrid