West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Solstice F1 Corn)
West Coast Seeds (Solstice F1 Corn)
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Very early maturing, bicolour Supersweet (SH2) corn with strong seedling vigour and excellent eating quality in this maturity slot. Solstice's yellow and creamy white kernels are deliciously sweet and tender, holding their quality in the field and after harvest much longer than other types. A fantastic choice for commercial growers and home gardeners. Intermediate resistance to Northern Corn Leaf Blight.
| Latin Name |
Zea mays |
| Difficulty | Moderately difficult |
| Days to Sprout | 7-10 days |
| Days to Maturity | 70 days |
| Exposure |
Full-sun |
| Germination Rate | 85% |
| Usual seed life | 2 Years |
| Starting |
Do not soak corn seeds prior to planting. Plant 2-5cm (1-2″) deep (shallower for sh2 seed or in cool soil). Sow seeds around 7.5cm (3″) apart, in rows 60-90cm (24-36″) apart. Because corn is wind pollinated, plant in a dense block of at least 4 rows, rather than in single rows. This increases the chance of corn pollen, which emerges from male flowers at the growing tip, to fall down onto the receptive female silks that extend from each corn cob. |
| Growing |
Ideal pH: 5.8-6.8. Corn is a heavy feeder, so add manure or compost, and use 500g (1 lb) of complete organic fertilizer per 6m (60′) of row, mixing it thoroughly into the soil beneath each seed furrow. Thin to at least 20-25cm (8-10″) apart in the row. Large eared and double-eared varieties need to be 30cm (24″) apart. Keep free of weeds until knee-high, and then leave it alone. |
Super sweet (SH2)
Bicolour kernels
Holds quality well after harvest
