{"product_id":"sweet-corn-seeds","title":"Organic Sweet Corn Seeds - Open Pollinated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweet corn is a grass family cereal plant that produces an edible grain. Sweet corn is related to grain corn. Its composition is unique since it contains one or more genes that inhibit the conversion of carbohydrates to starch. It is harvested when its water content reaches approximately 70%. It is a good source of carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins, particularly group B vitamins. Sweet corn combines unique varieties in which glucose does not rapidly convert to starch. There are recessive genes that control this peculiarity; for the livestock, the sweet corn crop must be separated from the maize crop to avoid unintended crosses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits\/Uses of Sweet Corn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is an antioxidant powerhouse that aids in the prevention of the aging process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRegular corn oil massage improves the texture of your skin significantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCorn oil stimulates blood circulation in the scalp, encouraging the growth of follicles and reducing hair loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCorn is a good source of B12, iron, and folic acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConsuming sweet corn regularly may help prevent anemia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweet corn is rich in folic acid, which is prescribed to pregnant women.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications of Sweet Corn Seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 534px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 135.988px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 382.012px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esweetcorn, sugar corn, and pole corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 135.988px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 382.012px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 135.988px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 382.012px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRegularly watered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 135.988px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 382.012px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e60-85°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 135.988px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 382.012px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e75% moisture content. With very sandy soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 135.988px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 382.012px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRequired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 135.988px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 382.012px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e7-10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 135.988px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 382.012px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e60 to 100 days \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 135.988px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo. of seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 382.012px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting and Care for Sweet Corn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Sweet Corn Seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCorn is a warm-weather crop that will not survive frost. Though seeds can be directly sown outside in grow bags once the soil has warmed up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSowing into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/pages\/search-results-page?q=grow+bags\" title=\"Grow bags\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrow bags\u003c\/a\u003e in the safety of a greenhouse, hoop home, or cold frame is the safest method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn four-inch wide \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/pages\/search-results-page?q=grow+bags\" title=\"Grow bags\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrow bags\u003c\/a\u003e, sow eight to ten seeds half an inch long. You can use any potting mix, whether general-purpose or seed starting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlternatively, sow into smaller \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/pages\/search-results-page?q=grow+bags\" title=\"Grow bags\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrow bags\u003c\/a\u003e, sowing two seeds per bag and extracting the seedling with the weakest root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContinue to keep the soil moist as they grow. By the time you're ready to plant it outdoors, it should be about six inches (15cm) tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs the recommended planting time approaches, harden off the plants by leaving them outdoors for progressively more extended periods over about a week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Sweet Corn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince sweet corn is open pollinated, rather than planting them in a long row, space them out in a block for the best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf the corn is not adequately pollinated, it will continue to grow but will be devoid of many kernels on the cob.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemove your young plants from their grow bags and tease their roots apart very carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRetain as much soil as possible around the roots. Now, 45cm apart in both directions, plant your sweet corn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDig a hole for each plant, feed the roots to the bottom of the hole, and re-incorporate the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSprawling squashes pair beautifully with sweet corn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf the sweet corn grows upward, the squash will carpet the field and help suppress weeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Sweet Corn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe cobs will be ready to be harvested when the tassels at the end turn a dark brown color, which occurs approximately six weeks after they first appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you're in doubt about whether a cob is fit to ride, perform the fingernail test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePeel back the protective sheath and firmly sink a fingernail into a kernel. It is ready when it exudes a creamy liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf it is not quite there, the liquid will remain watery, and if there is no liquid, the cob will have expired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo harvest, twist and drag the cob free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecautions while Growing Sweet Corn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemove any weeds that emerge inside your sweetcorn by hand and continue weeding as long as you can reach between the plants. Sweetcorn is a durable plant that does not need support. It will benefit from watering in arid weather, particularly in late summer as the silks appear and the cobs form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHoe or till the soil immediately under the surface. Remove weeds from just under the soil's surface with a hoe. Deep hoeing will sever the corn roots that are near the soil's surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eApply\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/pages\/search-results-page?q=fertilizers\" title=\"Fertilizers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e fertilizer \u003c\/a\u003ewhen the plants reach around 2 feet in height. Distribute the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/pages\/search-results-page?q=fertilizers\" title=\"Fertilizers\"\u003efertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e equally between the rows and lightly incorporate it into the soil. After fertilizing, moisturize.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTheir primary care requirements are sufficient sunlight and a constant supply of water. By providing those, you would have met the majority of their needs. Feed them every couple of weeks and keep them weed-free, and you'll be on the verge of creating ideal conditions for a high-quality sweetcorn harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCorn needs approximately 1 inch of water per week, more so when the stalks begin to tassel. Water deprivation during pollination results in-ears with a large number of missing kernels, so do not neglect to water your corn patch. Utilize a soaker hose or drip irrigation to apply water directly to the soil surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweet corn plants do not need pruning in the same way that other plants do; however, you can trim them if they appear to be growing too large for the space allotted to them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDuring the growing season, sweet corn needs at least one inch of water per week. When the plants exceed about 12 inches in height, another evenly distributed fertilizer aids in crop production; weeds must be eradicated by shallow cultivation. The adventitious roots that anchor the stalk are located on top of and just below the soil surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Problems affecting Sweet Corn Plants and Solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDuring the growing season, aphids can attack corn stalks and can be removed by hosing with water. Corn earworms are another pest that feeds on sweet corn through the silk that grows from the ears. The worms make their way down the silk fibers to the corn kernels. Although the worms are an annoyance, they do not cause significant harm. A black fungus called corn smut, caused by Ustilago maytis, may grow. There are smut-resistant varieties available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweetcorn's lower leaves sometimes turn yellow and then die. If the majority of the leaves appear to be green and stable, there is no problem. If the tops of the leaves begin to yellow, this is most likely due to a nitrogen deficiency. A dose of nitrogen-rich \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/pages\/search-results-page?q=fertilizers\" title=\"Fertilizers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e, such as\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/phospho-bacteria-bio-fertilizer-1-kg\" title=\"phospho\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Phospho Bacteria Biofertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/azospirillum-bio-fertilizer-1-kg\" title=\"Azospirillum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAzospirillum Nitrogen Fixing Bio Fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e, should resolve the problem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAphids are tiny, soft-bodied insects found on the undersides of leaves. They are green or gray. Aphids excrete a sticky substance called honeydew; on honeydew, black sooty mold may develop. Aphids should be sprayed away with a burst of water; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/bio-pest-control?variant=39664906272922\" title=\"bio pest control\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebio pest control\u003c\/a\u003e should be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCorn flea beetles can pierce leaves with small holes and spread Stewart's wilt, a bacterial disease that clogs the vascular system of infected plants, causing them to wilt, become stunted, and eventually die. Beetles should be picked off; plant the garden to disrupt the insect life cycle. Biting pests should be sprayed with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/bio-pest-control?variant=39664906272922\" title=\"bio pest control\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebio pest control.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCorn leaves and foliage are consumed by armyworms, corn earworms, various insects, and grasshoppers. Pick insects by hand and dispose of them or place them in soapy water. The loss of a small amount of leaf tissue does not affect yield. Stop armyworms by planting early corn varieties. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/pages\/search-results-page?q=bio+pesticides\" title=\"Bio pesticides\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBiopesticides \u003c\/a\u003emay be used to combat \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seed2plant.in\/products\/organic-pest-controller-for-sucking-pests?variant=39665754800282\" title=\"sucking pest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esucking pests.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. of Sweet Corn Seeds -10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bees Plant Hub","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":61482245914994,"sku":"sweet corn seeds-1","price":39.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":61482245947762,"sku":"sweet corn seeds-2","price":78.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":61482245980530,"sku":"sweet corn seeds-5","price":195.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pack of 10","offer_id":61482246013298,"sku":"sweet corn seeds-10","price":390.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5495\/3842\/files\/PhotoRoom_20210703_130108.jpg?v=1767595621","url":"https:\/\/leafnlux.in\/products\/sweet-corn-seeds","provider":"LeafNLux","version":"1.0","type":"link"}