My Fair Lady is a classic sweet corn that reaches harvest in just 70 days, making it one of the faster options for gardeners eager to enjoy fresh-picked ears from mid-summer onward. This cultivar grows reliably across USDA zones 3 through 10, thriving in full sun with moderate water and spacing of 12 inches between plants and 24 inches between rows. The variety handles a wide range of climates, though some sources suggest maturity may extend to 78 days depending on growing conditions. Seeds germinate when soil temperatures climb to 55°F or warmer, allowing you to direct sow as soon as spring soil is workable.
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My Fair Lady delivers sweet corn that's ready to pick in a brisk 70 days from seed, making it genuinely practical for gardeners in cooler climates and those who crave early summer harvests. The kernels reach their peak when full and milky, developing that signature tender texture corn lovers crave, and the ears should be harvested while the silks are still drying to brown. For best flavor, pick in the morning and cool ears immediately, since standard sweet corn begins losing its sweetness the moment it's picked.
My Fair Lady is grown for fresh eating, destined for boiling, steaming, or grilling straight off the stalk. The sweet kernels at their milky stage are what gardeners and cooks prize most, best enjoyed within hours of harvest when the natural sugars haven't yet converted to starch.
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Start seeds indoors 2 to 3 weeks before your desired transplant date. Use sterile seed-starting mix and keep soil warm and moist. Avoid letting seedlings become root-bound, and handle roots gently when transplanting to prevent damage.
Transplant seedlings outdoors once night temperatures stay securely above 55°F and weather is warm and settled. Harden off seedlings gradually over a few days before moving them to their final location. Space transplants 12 inches apart with 24 inches between rows.
Direct sow seeds outdoors once night temperatures remain above 55°F in spring. Make furrows about 6 to 8 inches deep and spread 3 to 5 pounds of balanced fertilizer per 100 square feet before backfilling. Sow seeds 1 inch deep and 4 to 6 inches apart, covering with soil or sifted compost. Plant in a block of at least 4 side-by-side rows to encourage good pollination. Protect young plants from birds if necessary.
Harvest My Fair Lady when the kernels are full and milky, which is the peak of sweetness and tender texture. Look for ears that are blunt or rounded at the tip rather than pointed. The drying and browning of ear silks is a reliable indicator of maturity. Pick ears by pulling them down and twisting sharply. Check plants frequently during the harvest window, ideally daily if temperatures exceed 85°F, as ears lose flavor rapidly in hot weather once mature. Cool harvested ears as quickly as possible to preserve sweetness.
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