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5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
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Top 25 Contributor
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Very dependable-the best very early,
May 28, 2008
Submitted by Peonyguy
from Massachusetts
(read all my reviews)
"I have grown this corn for at least 20 years. Unlike the modern "supersweets" this corn will germinate in cold soil. Even if planted too early (even before the last light frost), I find that the seed will lay there in the ground , and not rot out. It comes up when it is ready, and well before any other sweet corn that I know.
The plants are short, so it does not compete well with weeds. Because it sets ears so quickly, weed control and fertility are very important if you want full size ears. If the weeds get ahead of you, the resulting small ears taste just as good, but you need to eat a lot of them to get your fill.
Because this is not a supersweet, it does not keep well, on the plant or in the refrigerater. It does not ripen very evenly, so a block of 4 or 5 short rows should keep you going for a week or so. Try to cook it within an hour of picking."
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Reviewer Information
Would recommend: Yes
Type of gardening:
Large Garden
Gardening skill:
Moderately skilled
State of residence:
MA
Types of plants:
Vegetables
Gardening experience:
10+ years
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