Is Growing Sweet Corn Easy??

Most of the time, sweet corn is not appropriate for container gardening. You need a fair amount of garden space when growing corn. A minimum of 4 rows should be planted side by
side for proper pollination. Because the rows should be set 3 feet apart, you'll need at least 100 square feet of garden space.

There are 4 main categories of sweet corn:

• SE - Sugary Enhancer Hybrids
• SH2 - Super Sweet Hybrids
• SU - Normal Sugary Hybrids
• Heirloom

SE, or sugar enhanced hybrids, have the highest sugar content of any sweet corn varieties. They do not need to be isolated from other sweet corn categories when planted in the garden.

SH2, or super sweet hybrids, are very sweet and have a crisp texture. They must be planted separate from other corn varieties to prevent cross-pollination.

SU, or normal sugar hybrids, have the highest yields. However, they are not quite as sweet or crisp as the SE or SH2 varieties. The flavor and texture is very good. SU varieties are considered the standard of quality among sweet corn varieties. No isolation is needed when planted with other sweet corn varieties.

Heirloom sweet corn is known for its full flavor and substantial texture. Some heirloom varieties can be traced back more than 100 years. Heirloom sweet corn should be planted away from other corn varieties to prevent cross pollination.

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