Item Number: SNV1501
Temptress Corn Seeds
Delicious Summer Corn
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Description
Description
Temptress Corn, a delectable sweet corn variety, boasts a rich history in the United States. This cultivar is celebrated for its notable taste and tenderness, making it a favorite among corn aficionados. The Temptress Corn plant typically reaches a height of about 6 to 7 feet, featuring sturdy stalks with dark green foliage and producing multiple ears per stalk. The ears are adorned with plump, golden-yellow kernels that fill to the tip, showcasing their lusciousness. Taste-wise, Temptress Corn offers a delightful combination of sweetness and tenderness.
Variety Details
- Plant type: Tender Annual
- Growth habit: Upright
- Crop category: Corn
- Kitchen profile: Temptress Corn, a delectable sweet corn variety, boasts a rich history in the United States.
- Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Light: Full Sun
- Planting season: Spring or Summer
- Starting location: Direct Sow
- Recorded soil pH: 6.6 - 7.0 or 7.1 - 7.5
Direct sow Temptress Corn after the soil has warmed, arranging plants in a block rather than one long row when space permits. Block planting places more plants near one another during wind pollination. Thin to the recorded spacing and check root-zone moisture as stalks develop. Harvest timing depends on the corn type: sweet corn is picked for fresh kernels, while flour, popcorn, and ornamental types remain longer to dry. Use the product’s maturity and harvest cues when evaluating ears.
The kernels are juicy and succulent, with a deliciously sweet flavor that captures the essence of summer.
Before sowing Temptress Corn, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Heirloom
- Open-Pollinated
- Succession Planting
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Corn is a heavy feeder requiring high amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK). Its weak and shallow root system likes loose soil with a high compost content.
Planting & Growing: Sow seeds directly outdoors 1 week after the last frost. You can start earlier by using black or green plastic mulches and floating row covers to obtain optimum conditions. Plant in blocks rather than rows to ensure good germination. To prevent cross-pollination, plant different varieties at least 500'.
Harvesting & Storage: Ripe corn usually has a small amount of green silk near the top, with dry, brownish silk at the ends. Sugar content is highest in the morning.
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