(Zea mays) Small red strawberry-shaped ears are good for
popping and gorgeous for fall decorations. Plants
are 5-6' tall with 2-4 ears per stalk. 100 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.