Corn : Early Sunglow

This easy to grow and vigorous corn is plump and sweet

The best extra early hybrid corn. This widely adapted early variety is noted for exceptional resistance to cold and frost. One customer reported that 'Early Sunglow' survived 28˚ F when coated with ice from a sprinkler left on during the night. Stalks, 4-1/2' tall bear 7" ears with 12 rows of yellow kernels. An early planting helps avoid earworm damage.

Poaceae Zea mays

This is an example of the timeline you would see based on your growing conditions.

Corn: Sugary Enhanced / Hybrid (SE)

Early Sunglow

Sugar enhanced corn varieties contain the sugary enhancer gene (su), and makes the kernels sweeter and more tender. In addition, the sugar is only slowly converted to starch after picking, so they remain sweet for longer. They do have a thinner kernel skin, and need to be handled a bit more carefully, but that also makes them more tender. These varieties don't need to be isolated from other varieties.

Basics

Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Annual
Days to Maturity: 64 (Spring/Summer)
Growing Habit: -
Hardiness: Tender

Corn is a tropical grass and needs warm weather. It is usually not at all hardy, but this particular variety has survived temperatures down to 28˚ F and a layer of ice.
Crops: Spring Transplant, Spring, Summer
Growing Season: Long
Cultivar Type: Early
Growing Conditions: Cool, Warm, Hot

Corn is a sub-tropical plant and uses C4 photosynthesis, which enables it to grow more efficiently in high heat and light levels. It needs warm weather and as much sunlight as it can get.

Sweet Corn can be grown in an intensive bed, but it must be in a large block for best pollination. There must be at least a group of 12 plants to insure good pollination.

It is a tall growing plant, so must be planted where it won't shade other plants.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 50°F - 95°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60°F

Corn needs a warm soil for good germination. It will take 3 weeks to germinate at 50 degrees, but only 4 days at 80 degrees.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: Yes
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Warm, Hot)

Corn uses an especially efficient form of photosynthesis that enables it to grow rapidly in the high intensity light and heat of the tropics. It should be placed in the sunniest spot in the garden.
Water: Moderate

The best way to irrigate is with a soaker hose or a drip system. Don't use sprinklers during the pollen shedding stage, as it may affect pollination.
Feeder: Heavy

Corn is a notoriously hungry plant, which isn't surprising when you consider how fast it can grow. For best growth it needs generous amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, as well as all of the other plant nutrients.
Suitability: High heat, Needs lots of space
Small Gardens?: No
Containers?: Yes, but will need a large one, like a half wine barrel

It is possible to grow corn in a large container of fertile soil, but it's probably not worthwhile. Be aware that you won't get much for the space it takes up, and you will have to hand pollinate such a small number of plants.
Attracts beneficial insects?: No
Color: Light yellow
Fruit Size: 7.0 - 7.0"
Plant Height: 48.0 - 60.0"
Plant Diameter: 12.0 - 18.0"
Hardiness Zone: 3-11
Disease Resistance
Taste Profile: Balance of sweetness and full corn flavor.
Rotation Group: Soil Builders and Cleaners: Legumes + Corn + Potatoes

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Corn : Early Sunglow

This easy to grow and vigorous corn is plump and sweet

Early Sunglow

Basics