Ambrosia is a bicolor sweet corn that delivers on its name with exceptional sweetness and tender kernels that stay juicy even after picking. The ears grow 8 to 9 inches long and feature a striking mix of yellow and white kernels that make them as beautiful as they are delicious. Ready to harvest in just 75 days, this annual grass thrives in full sun and produces robust plants that handle the season well, whether you're planning to grill them fresh, eat them straight from the stalk, or freeze them for winter.
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The real appeal here is the flavor and texture combination. Those 8 to 9 inch ears pack sugary sweetness into juicy kernels with a crisp bite that holds up beautifully whether you boil, grill, or freeze them. The bicolor kernels, yellow and white together, create an almost jewel-like appearance on the cob. What really matters for gardeners is that the plants are robust and resilient, meaning you'll get consistent, bountiful harvests without babying them.
Ambrosia shines as a fresh eating corn, where that crisp sweetness comes through best when the kernels are still tender. It grills beautifully, taking on light char while maintaining its juiciness. Home preservers also prize it for freezing because the kernels retain both their sweet flavor and firm texture through the cold months, making it one of the few corns that doesn't turn mushy after thawing.
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Starting Ambrosia indoors is not recommended because the roots are sensitive to transplanting. If you must start seeds indoors, keep seedlings less than 2 weeks old at transplant time to minimize root disturbance and stress.
If transplanting seedlings less than 2 weeks old, move them outdoors after your average last frost date when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°F or warmer. Harden off gradually to prevent shock.
Direct sow seeds outdoors 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature reaches at least 60°F and ideally 65°F or higher. This is the recommended approach for Ambrosia.
Pick ears when they reach full size, typically 8 to 9 inches long. The kernels should be plump and milky when you puncture them with your thumbnail, releasing a creamy liquid. Twist and pull the ear downward sharply to detach it cleanly from the stalk. Harvest in the early morning when kernels are still crisp and full of moisture for the best flavor and texture.
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