Solstice Corn brings extra-early sweet corn to your garden in just 68 days, delivering high-quality bicolor ears on compact 30-inch plants. This F1 hybrid supersweet variety produces tender kernels with that coveted 'milky' texture that makes fresh corn irresistible. Perfect for gardeners working with limited space, each plant stays neat at just 2 feet wide while producing full-sized ears. The name hints at its summer solstice timing, giving you sweet corn right when the season peaks.
Full Sun
Moderate
1-10
30in H x 24in W
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Moderate
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This supersweet bicolor hybrid stands out for its extra-early maturity and compact growth habit, making it ideal for smaller gardens or succession planting. The ears develop that perfect 'milky' kernel stage that signals peak sweetness, typically ready 18-24 days after silks appear. Its resistance to Northern Corn Leaf Blight adds reliability to the harvest, while the manageable 30-inch height makes cultivation and harvesting straightforward even in tight spaces.
Fresh eating straight off the cob showcases this variety's supersweet character best, with kernels at their peak when milky and tender. The bicolor presentation makes it especially appealing for summer meals and corn-focused dishes where visual appeal matters. Its early harvest timing fills the gap before main-season varieties mature, extending the fresh corn season naturally.
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Direct sow seeds 3/4 to 1 inch deep, spacing 6-7 inches apart in rows 30-36 inches apart. For better germination rates with untreated seeds, you can plant 2 seeds every 9 inches and thin to the strongest plant.
Harvest when kernels are full and milky, typically indicated by browning and drying of the ear silks. Mark your calendar 18-24 days after silks first appear, as this is when ears reach peak sweetness. In warmer weather, corn may be ready on the earlier side of this window. Test readiness by pressing a kernel with your fingernail - it should release a milky liquid rather than clear or doughy substance.
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