Kandy Korn Sweet Corn – MIg

Description

Kandy Korn Sweet Corn is a premium bicolor sweet corn variety prized for its exceptionally sweet flavor, crisp texture, and attractive yellow and white kernels. The large, well-filled ears typically grow 18–22 cm long and are ideal for fresh eating, grilling, boiling, roasting, and freezing. This vigorous, high-yielding variety thrives in warm weather and produces reliable harvests in the UAE.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Outdoors: Direct sow seeds in early September and again in early March for the best harvests.
• Successive Planting: Sow every 2–3 weeks during each planting season for a continuous harvest.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Plant in full sun in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 5–10 days.
• Spacing: Space plants 20–30 cm apart, with 60–75 cm between rows. Plant in blocks rather than single rows to improve pollination.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during tasseling and ear development. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out.
• Feeding: Apply compost before planting and feed with a balanced fertilizer during early growth. Increase nitrogen before tasseling to encourage vigorous growth and well-filled ears.
• Harvest: Ears are ready to harvest in approximately 75–85 days, when the silks turn brown and the kernels release a milky juice when punctured.
• Harvesting Tips: Harvest early in the morning for the sweetest flavor and refrigerate immediately after picking to preserve sugar content.