Precious Gem Sweet Corn Plant

Precious Gem Sweet Corn Plants produce 8-foot stalks with 9-inch ears that considered some of the sweetest on the market. This one snaps well for easy picking. Perfect for home gardens! It has intermediate resistance to Common Rust and Stewart's Wilt.

Our Precious Gem Sweet Corn Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Transplant when soil temperatures reach 60°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8
• - Add compost and ensure soil is rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply and consistently
• - Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced fertilizer at planting
• - Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer when plants are knee-high and again when tassels form

Pruning and Training:

• - Remove suckers if desired

Pollination:

• - Wind-pollinated, plant in blocks for better pollination

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for corn earworms and cutworms
• - Use Spinosad for control

Harvesting Indicators:

• - Harvest when kernels are plump and milky
• - Check by piercing a kernel with your fingernail

Storage:

• - Use fresh for best flavor
• - Can be frozen if blanched first

Companion Plants:

• - Beans: Fix nitrogen that corn uses
• - Squash: Provides ground cover
• - Cucumbers: Corn provides support
• - Peas: Fix nitrogen that corn uses