Temptress Corn reaches harvest in just 70 days, delivering sweet ears in full sun with moderate water needs. This cultivar thrives on straightforward care: space plants 4 inches apart in rows 24 inches wide, and you'll have tender, milky kernels ready to pick at the peak of summer. The simplicity of its growing requirements makes it accessible to gardeners of all experience levels, while its quick maturation means you can succession-plant for continuous harvests through the season.
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Temptress Corn matures fast enough to fit multiple plantings into a single growing season, yet develops the full, sweet flavor you expect from a quality sweet corn variety. The kernels reach their peak sweetness in just 70 days from direct seeding, and timing your harvest correctly makes all the difference. Heat and time work together here; check ears daily when temperatures climb above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, as the sugars convert to starch quickly once the kernels reach that perfect milky stage.
Temptress Corn is grown for fresh eating, harvested at peak ripeness when kernels are full and milky. The ears work beautifully simply boiled, grilled, or cut from the cob for summer sides and salads. Its quick harvest window makes it excellent for gardeners planning meals around fresh produce availability rather than long storage.
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Start seeds indoors 2 to 3 weeks before your desired transplant date. Avoid letting seedlings become root-bound, and handle roots carefully when moving them to prevent damage during transplanting.
Transplant seedlings outdoors once they have developed sufficiently and are ready for field conditions. Space transplants 4 inches apart in rows 24 inches wide.
Make row furrows 6 to 8 inches deep. Spread 3 to 5 pounds of complete fertilizer per 100 square feet into the furrow. Backfill the furrow and sow seeds directly, covering with soil or sifted compost.
Harvest when kernels are full and milky in texture. The ears will appear blunt or rounded at maturity, and the silks will show signs of drying and browning. Remove ears by pulling them downward and twisting. Check ears frequently during the harvest window, especially when temperatures exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit, as the ears will lose their flavor rapidly once they pass peak ripeness. Cool harvested ears as quickly as possible to preserve sweetness.
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