Name: Rose Potpourri Corn Seeds 846
SKU: 567
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Rose Potpourri Corn Seeds 846

$3.65 – $7.00

16 rows of kernels on full bodied 6-8 in. ears that range from rosy pink to deep burgundy as they mature. We’re still working on stabilizing this variety as there is a small percentage of white, yellow and bicolor ears, but all plants have had excellent full sweet ears of very fine quality. Developed by breeder Alan Kapular of Peace Seeds. We changed the name from Red Sweet Corn to Rose Potpourri since there are many hues of red.

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Description

Rose Potpourri Corn Seeds

DAYS TO HARVEST
85

SOWING
After danger of frost, direct seed corn every foot in two rows/bed .5-1″ deep. Rows should be 18″ apart. Corn pollinates best if grown in blocks.
Some corn varieties can be sown indoors and transplanted. Please let us know if you have experience transplanting this variety!

LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full Sun

SOIL REQUIREMENTS
Rose potpourri corn seeds can grow in many different soil types. Corn is a heavy feeder and will flourish in rich soil. Prefers a pH of 6.5-6.8.

PLANT HEIGHT
6-8′

PLANT SPACING
~12-16″ apart

HARDINESS ZONES
warm season crop

HARVEST
After ~70 days (or 16-22 days after silking), ears should have filled out their husks or at least started. Check an ear or two by peeling back the husk and looking to see if the kernels are developed. Not sure? Give a raw ear a bite – that will surely let you know! Corn doesn’t stay sweet on the stalk for long, harvest corn when it becomes mature and store in a cool place rather than leaving it on the stalk.

COMPANION PLANTING
Grows well with beans, both bush and pole as well as melons, pumpkins, and squash which will vine around the base of stalks. Growing beans, squash, and corn together is known as the Native American “Three Sisters” planting.

USES & COOKING SUGGESTIONS