Buhl Sweet Corn is a 75-day heirloom yellow sweet corn that brings back the flavor nearly lost to modern hybrids. Grown on sturdy 7-foot stalks that each produce two ears, this variety yields kernels with a rich golden hue and genuine old-fashioned sweetness that rewards gardeners who remember what corn should taste like. It thrives in full sun and moderate temperatures, making it accessible for gardeners across diverse climates who want both prolific harvests and authentic flavor.
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The golden kernels carry that deep, complex sweetness of pre-hybrid corn, the kind that tastes nothing like what supermarkets sell. Two ears per stalk on robust 7-foot plants means serious production from modest garden space. At 75 days to maturity, you're eating fresh corn by midsummer, and the reliability of this heirloom makes it one of the sweetest and best-yielding corns available to home growers.
Buhl Sweet Corn is grown for fresh eating, where its old-fashioned sweetness shines brightest when eaten within hours of harvest. Corn at this peak flavor is ideal for boiling, grilling, or eating raw straight from the stalk. It can also be frozen or canned to preserve the harvest for later meals.
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Direct sow seeds outdoors once soil temperature reaches at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit and all frost danger has passed. Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches deep. Seeds typically sprout in 7 to 10 days at warm soil temperatures.
Harvest Buhl Sweet Corn when ears feel full and plump, typically 75 days after planting. Kernels should be bright yellow and release a milky juice when punctured with a fingernail. The husks will be green and fresh-looking at peak ripeness. Twist or cut ears cleanly from the stalk. For the sweetest flavor, harvest in the morning and use within hours of picking.
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