{"product_id":"tuxana-corn-sweet","title":"Tuxana","description":"tuxana-corn-sweet Tuxana \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eZea mays\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CORN, SWEET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSweet corn takes about 14 days to emerge from 50°F soils but only about 5 days to emerge at 70°F. Direct sow in mid May in the Midwestern U.S., in mid April in milder climates. Direct sow as early as mid February with row cover in mild temperate climates. In regions with short growing seasons, start indoors two plants per cell 2-4 weeks before last frost, plant out 0–2 weeks after frost. Some soak seeds in water tepid for an hour or two before planting. If cool and wet, plant shallow 1 to 1-1\/2”. If hot and dry plant 2–3”. Plant in blocks to ensure the best wind pollination. Do not soak seeds before sowing. Open pollinated corn varies more than hybrids. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-8. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 120–156 seeds per ounce, about 10–15 pounds per acre. Average 29M seeds per acre, ranges from 28M to 45M per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1-2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e55–65˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e82\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTuxana Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 530 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 2,120 seeds\u003cbr\u003e5 Pounds ≈ 10,598 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##\n\u003cp\u003eA rich and creamy white sweet corn selected from a cross of a sugary enhanced hybrid and an Anasazi landrace corn. Large ears, large deep kernels, good sweetness levels. Suitable for corn-on-the-cob or for soups, salsas or chowder. 6-1\/2' plants usually bear 2 good ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Open Source Pledged Seed (OSSI). By purchasing this seed you are a part of the Free The Seed movement. This variety is registered as an OSSI-pledged variety and seed. “You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.” To learn more, visit: www.osseeds.org\/about\/.\u003c\/p\u003e\nTags: Type: Sweet, Color: White, Size: Large, Heritage: Heritage: New Variety, Heritage: Open Source OSSI, Season: Summer.##Lupine Knoll Farm##Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth##Seed grower since 2001##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/IMG_1283_210x165.jpg?93919##At Lupine Knoll Farm, Jonathan and Jessie Spero breed and sell both old and new open pollinated vegetable seeds. New introductions from Lupine Knoll include Top Hat sweet corn, Solstice broccoli, Emerald Fan lettuce and Siber-frill kale. Located in the Applegate valley of Southwest Oregon. Lupine Knoll has been certified organic since 2001.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":1078366732,"sku":"13374","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":1078366736,"sku":"13375","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":31307117035562,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pounds","offer_id":31307117396010,"sku":"","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Tuxana_49.jpg?v=1497296494","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/tuxana-corn-sweet","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}