Early corn seed Quick Start

grainleaf blight resistanthybrid

New! First-early (syn) corn with large ears. Get to market earlier with a full-sized ear and great flavor. Compared to Sweetness, which it replaces, Quick Start has improved husk protection and about 2 more rows per ear. Larger ears than Latte, averaging about 7 1/2" long. 6' tall plants. Avg. 2,800 seeds/lb. Packet: 150 seeds. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Zea mays CULTURE: Planting in cold soil risks poor germination. Plant untreated seeds when soil is warm, at least 65°F (18°C). Plant treated seed when soil temperature is at least 60°F (16°C). Only treated seeds of good cold-germinating varieties may be sown in 55°F (13°C) soil and only if warmer weather is anticipated. Floating row covers may be used on early plantings to help moderate soil temperature. ISOLATION REQUIREMENTS: Extensive crossing of super sweet varieties with non-super sweet varieties will cause tough, starchy kernels in both types. If you plan to grow both super sweet and non-super sweet varieties, avoid cross-pollination using any one of the following three options: 1) Plant super sweet varieties at least 300 feet from non-super sweet varieties, or 2) Stagger plantings by a 12-day planting date difference and separate each planting by 25 feet, or 3) Plant varieties that will mature at least 12 days apart and separate each planting by 25 feet. PLANTING: Sow 3/4–1" deep, 6–7" apart (or 2 seeds every 9", thinning to 1 plant), rows 30–36" apart. Increase this rate for untreated seeds. Arrange in blocks of at least 4 rows for proper pollination, which is needed for well-filled ears.