Sweet corn seeds - Vegetable Plant

Sweet corn is a warm-season, annual grass grown for its upright stalks and ear-bearing growth habit. Plants develop strong vertical stems with broad leaves and produce ears along the main stalk during the growing season. Sweet corn is best suited to temperate and warm climates and requires consistent warmth to establish and mature properly. It is commonly planted in spring after the risk of frost has passed and is well adapted to home gardens and field cultivation when grown in well-drained soils with adequate moisture.

Features

• Warm-season annual growth habit

• Upright, tall plant structure

• Adapted to temperate and warm climates

• Suitable for garden rows and field planting

• Performs best with consistent soil moisture and warmth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Zea mays

• Common Name (US): Sweet corn

• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable plant

• Growth Habit: Annual, upright grass

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 10 (grown as an annual)

• Planting Season: Spring

• Sowing Season: April to June

• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 10 days; soil temperatures between 60 and 95 F

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil with moderate fertility

• Watering Needs: Regular watering; consistent moisture during growth

• Mature Plant Size: 6 to 8 feet tall; 12 to 18 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 9 to 12 inches between plants