Corn, Sweet, “Ambrosia” Seeds
In Greek mythology, ambrosia was known as “the food of the gods,” and ‘Ambrosia’ lives up to its name. With 8″ long ears and tender, creamy kernels, this bicolor sweet corn is perfect for a midseason harvest thanks to its early vigor and excellent disease resistance. ‘Ambrosia’ is perfect for a summer barbecue and will be the talk of the block.
Packet contains ~44 seeds.
Days to Maturity: 75 days
Type: sugary enhanced (se)
Plant Vitals
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F; ideally 65°–90°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to transplanting. Best results occur when seedlings are transplanted less than 2 weeks old.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: 1" –1 ½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 24"–36"
Thinning: When 4" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Harvesting: Sweet corn is ready about 3 weeks after the silks appear. Harvest when the silks are brown, but not dried, and the husks are dark green; ears should be plump, and rounded rather than pointed at the tip. To test for ripeness, gently pull back the husk and pop a kernel; the liquid should be whitish; if it is still clear, ears are not quite ready.