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Botanical Interests® Corn Sweet Ambrosia - (~44 seeds)
In Greek mythology, ambrosia was known as “the food of the gods,” and 'Ambrosia' lives up to its name. With 8" long ears and tender, creamy kernels, this bicolor sweet corn is perfect for a midseason harvest thanks to its early vigor and excellent disease resistance. 'Ambrosia' is perfect for a summer barbecue and will be the talk of the block.
Sowing Tips:
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°‒90°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to transplanting. Best results occur when seedlings are transplanted less than 2 weeks old.
Days to Emerge: 5 – 10 days
Seed Depth: 1" – 1-1/2"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 24" – 36"
Thinning: When 4" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Variety Info:
Days to Maturity: 75 days
Family: Poaceae (formerly Gramineae). Grass family, includes corn, wheat, oats, rice, lawn grasses, and ornamental grasses.
Native: Americas
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun.
Plant Dimensions: 6-1/2' tall
Variety Info: 8" ears. Bicolor kernels are white and yellow. 'Ambrosia' is a homozygous sugary enhanced (se) type corn that is resistant to Stewart's Wilt and Northern Corn Leaf Blight.
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