Corn - Blue Jade
BABY BLUE JADE CORN is a delightful heirloom that is one of the only sweet corns that can be grown in containers. Plants bear 3-6 ears of sweet, steel-blue cobs that turn jade-blue when boiled. Plants grow 2-3' high. Forget all the sugar enhanced varieties -- if you grow at home for home use, just pick immediately prior to eating so sugar is highest (corn converts to starches over time). Great garden variety for fresh use or canning. Makes simply fabulous creamed corn which freezes very well. 70-80 days.
Direct Seed - 4" apart
Germination - 4-21 days
Rows apart - 36-48"
Light - Full Sun
Green Thumb Tip
Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
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