{"product_id":"ultra-violet-corn-f1-hybrid-80-days-sh2","title":"Ultra Violet Corn (F1 Hybrid 80 Days) SH2","description":"\u003cp\u003eColorful kernels in shades of lavender, pink, and violet. Sweet and flavorful, this corn was bred especially for fresh eating and retains its color when it is cooked. Harvest the 7- 8\" long ears on the early side for best eating quality, as the color begins to change and before it completely turns purple. Sturdy plants grow over 6’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e150 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(50, 113, 56);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7-14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimum soil temperatures 60-85ºF. Planting in soil with a temperature below 60°F results in poor germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Sowing Depth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-2” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutside Sowing:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn late spring, after the last frost date, when the soil reaches at least 60ºF. Sow 4-6” apart, thin to 10-12” apart. Plant in blocks, 4-5 rows, 24-36” apart to aid with pollination. Corn is pollinated by wind; therefore, planting in blocks ensures proper pollination rather than a single long row where the pollen can easily blow away, resulting in small, poorly filled-out ears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much does a packet plant:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30-40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efoot single row, a block of 5 rows at 8 feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 refrigerated\/cooled right away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDent or ornamental corn:\u003c\/strong\u003e When husks become dry or after a frost or two.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ultra Violet Corn needs an abundance of nitrogen. Add manure (in the fall) or rich compost a few weeks before planting. Add a high-nitrogen organic fertilizer every few weeks until tassels form. Keep well weeded, especially when they are seedlings, and well-watered, 1 inch a week, especially during the silk stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"aircall-extension-app\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(SU) STANDARD NORMAL SUGAR\u003c\/strong\u003e - Not as sweet as other types. Produces old-fashioned, creamy, mild corn taste. Can handle being planted in slightly cooler soil. Sugar content quickly declines and turns to starch, so it is best eaten soon after harvest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(SE) SUGAR ENHANCED\u003c\/strong\u003e - Higher sugar content than SU types and more tender. Maintains sweetness longer after harvest, 2-4 days. Isolate plantings from SH2, field, SU, and popcorn types.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(SH2) SUPERSWEET\u003c\/strong\u003e - Very high sugar content with slower conversion to starch. Retains its sweetness for a longer period than SE and SU types. Isolate from SU, SE, field, and popcorn types.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(SY) SYNERGISTIC\u003c\/strong\u003e - Has Sugar Enhanced (SE) and Supersweet (SH2) kernels, providing increased tenderness, sugar content, and a longer harvest window. Isolate from SU, SH2, the field, and popcorn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISOLATE\u003c\/strong\u003e - Avoiding cross-pollination when corn is tasseling to prevent undesirable ears. Can be done by planting 10-14 days apart or picking varieties that are 10-14 days apart by maturity date. To maintain the purity of kernel color, sow yellow and bicolor varieties\u003cbr\u003e10-14 days apart from white varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519201939509,"sku":"11307","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/11307.UltraVioletCorn.Veg.2027.Low.jpg?v=1792000564","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/ultra-violet-corn-f1-hybrid-80-days-sh2","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}