Quick Start Corn is a first-early hybrid that delivers large ears in just 68 days, making it one of the fastest paths to fresh corn on the cob. This F1 hybrid thrives in full sun with consistent moisture and produces compact, bush-form plants ideal for smaller gardens or succession planting. With resistance to Northern Corn Leaf Blight and Stewart's Wilt, it's built to handle common corn challenges while rewarding patient gardeners with sweet, full kernels ready to harvest in mid-to-late summer.
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Quick Start lives up to its name without sacrificing ear size or flavor. The bush growth habit sets it apart from taller corn varieties, making it practical for space-conscious gardeners and easier to manage without staking. Its 68-day maturity (with some sources reporting as few as 60 days under ideal conditions) means you can plant in succession for a continuous harvest, and the built-in resistance to two major corn diseases takes the guesswork out of disease management.
Quick Start Corn is grown for fresh eating, harvested at peak sweetness when the kernels are full and the silk begins to brown. The ears are ideal for boiling, grilling, or roasting whole, and the compact plant size makes it popular with home gardeners who want to maximize yield in small spaces without the sprawling growth typical of standard corn varieties.
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Direct sow when soil temperature reaches at least 65°F (18°C) for untreated seeds, or 60°F (16°C) for treated varieties. Avoid planting in cold soil, which risks poor germination and wasted seed. Early spring plantings may be protected with floating row covers to maintain soil warmth and encourage faster emergence.
Quick Start Corn is ready to eat 18 to 24 days after the silks first emerge, timing accelerates during warm weather. Watch for the silks to dry and brown at the tip, and gently peel back the husk to check that kernels are full and milky when squeezed. Once silks begin to brown, check ears every 1-2 days, as early hybrids can move quickly from perfect sweetness to starchy. Snap or twist the ear downward and outward to detach it cleanly from the stalk.
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