Ambrosia Hybrid Bicolor Sweet Corn Seeds
Sweet Corn. The Ambrosia variety features a delightful mix of creamy white and sweet yellow kernels, making it perfect for fresh eating, freezing, and canning. It yields ears that are 7" to 8" long with a firm texture, taking about 75 days to mature.
The first kind of corn, often referred to as Indian corn or maize, was discovered by the Pilgrims when they landed in the New World. This essential resource, provided by the Native Americans, played a crucial role in their survival. Besides consuming the corn, the clever Pilgrims also utilized the husks to create various items such as shoes, ropes, dolls, and chair seats. Today's sweet corn, field corn, and ornamental corn all trace their lineage back to Indian corn.
Scientific Name: Zea mays
Category: Hybrid, Warm Season
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 150
Planting Technique: Direct Sow
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Growth Height: 80 Inches
Colors: White, Yellow
Sowing: Get the soil ready by mixing in some compost or other organic materials. A week after the last frost or when the soil hits a steady 60 degrees F, plant your Ambrosia Hybrid bi-color sweet corn seeds about 1" deep and spaced 8-12" apart. Planting in blocks of four short rows helps with pollination. You should see Ambrosia sweet corn germinate in about 5-6 days. For some companion planting perks, try growing corn alongside cucumbers, peas, or pole beans; plants that enjoy shade also thrive with corn. Just steer clear of planting tomatoes near corn.
Growing: Once the corn starts to sprout, keep the soil moist and be sure to pull out any weeds; corn struggles against weeds, so using mulch can really help. Adding more organic matter or compost is great for growth since corn is a heavy feeder. Remember, corn has shallow roots that can easily get damaged if you hoe too much. Keep an eye out for pests, as corn tends to attract a lot of pesky insects and animals.
Harvesting: About three weeks after the corn silk shows up, it’ll start to brown; that’s your cue that the corn is almost ripe. When you pierce the kernels of sweet corn and a milky substance comes out, they’re ready to be picked. If it’s clear, they’re not ready yet; and if nothing comes out, you’ve missed the best harvest time. Sweet corn is usually at its sweetest when picked in the morning, as the sugar content peaks then; for the best flavor, use it the same day you pick it. Ambrosia hybrid sweet corn freezes really well, keeping its freshness.
Seed Saving: Since this corn variety is a hybrid, the seeds it produces will either be sterile or revert back to one of the parent seeds’ traits; trying to grow this type from its own seeds won’t work.
