West Coast Seeds Honey Select Corn Seeds
Bred for the home gardener, this AAS Winner needs no isolation from other varieties. Expect two elegant 22cm (9") long ears per plant, each with 18-20 rows of succulent yellow kernels. The rich corn flavour is sweet and intense, and the bright yellow ears look great on the plate. 79 days, F1.
Approx. 75 seeds
Corn needs warm soil to germinate, especially when using these untreated seeds. A minimum soil temperature of 15°C (59°F) is needed for SE and SH2 varieties. Do not plant in cold wet soil!
Timing: Try to plant corn just before a warm sunny spell in late spring or early summer. Can be started indoors for transplanting out within 2 weeks.
Seeding: Sow seed 2-5 cm (1-2") deeo, 10-15cm (4-6") apart, in rows 60-90cm (24-36") apart. Thin to 20-25cm (8-10") between each plant.
Growing: Corn is a heavy feeder and should be fertilizer with 500g (1lb) fishmeal or alfalfa meal per 6m (20') of row. A minimum of 4 rows side by side is needed for optimum pollination. For best results, grow a single variety at a time.
Seed Specs: Canada No. 1 germination standard: 85%. Usual seed life: 1 year.