When corn is at its best, you might as well make it the main event! In these recipes, you’ll find fresh corn in everything from pasta to tacos to pizza.
Growing Media
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Soil
Sweet corn thrives best in loamy, well-drained soils but will tolerate a wide range of soil types. The optimum pH ranges from 6.0 to 6.5. Till the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches using a spade, plow or rototiller. Avoid tilling the soil while it is too wet or large clods may be formed.
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Temperature
Optimum soil temperatures 60-85ºF. Planting in soil under 60ºF results in poor germination.
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Harvest
Ready for picking 2 1/2 – 3 weeks after silks appear. Silks become dry and brown. The kernels should be plump and full. Test by pressing your fingertip into a kernel, looking for a “milky” appearance. Best picked in the morning and refrigerate/cool right away.
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HYDROPONICS
Thrives in a variety of hydroponic systems, including NFT, slab, and media-based systems. Use perlite or mineral wool as the growing medium.
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AEROPONICS
Cuttings will root in aeroponic systems.
