Dent Corn
Damaun Corn is an 80-day sweet corn variety that delivers reliable harvests from direct seeding or transplants. This cultivar thrives in full sun with moderate water and produces ears ready to pick at peak sweetness within about 11 and a half weeks. Space plants 4 inches apart in rows 24 inches wide, and you'll have fresh corn for the table when you need it most.
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Peak flavor happens fast, right at that sweet spot when kernels turn milky and silks brown. The key to keeping Damaun's sweetness is speed: harvest daily if summer temperatures climb above 85°F, because the sugars convert to starch quickly. Cool ears immediately in ice water and store at 36°F to preserve that fresh-picked taste.
Damaun Corn is grown for fresh eating straight from the cob, boiled, grilled, or roasted. The kernels are best used within days of harvest when they retain maximum sweetness and tender texture.
Start seeds indoors 2 to 3 weeks before your desired transplant date. Keep soil warm and avoid letting seedlings become root-bound, as corn is sensitive to root disturbance when transplanting.
Transplant hardened-off seedlings into the garden, being careful not to damage roots during the move.
Make furrows about 6 to 8 inches deep and sow seeds directly into prepared soil. Cover with soil or sifted compost after seeding.
Harvest Damaun Corn when kernels are full and milky, a stage you can confirm by gently piercing a kernel with your fingernail to see the creamy liquid inside. Watch for silks to dry and turn brown, and feel for ears that are blunt or rounded at the tip rather than pointed. Pick ears by pulling them down and twisting them free from the stalk. In hot weather above 85°F, check plants daily if possible, as the flavor window narrows quickly once kernels reach peak maturity. Cool ears immediately by submerging in ice water or placing in a cooler.
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