Ashworth Sweet Corn
Zea mays
Certified Organic
Gardeners aren't the only ones seeking to satisfy a sweet tooth with corn. Little critters have sweet teeth as well. Fred Ashworth, of St. Lawrence Nurseries in Potsdam, New York, originally named this variety "Rat Selected" in honor of the rodents that collected and stowed seed from his barn. Their selections unwittingly showed Fred the tastiest kernels, which they preferred. Though modern hybrids may be sweeter, Ashworth's deep, buttery flavor resonates on the palate.
This corn germinates well in cool soil and bears short stalks with 6-7" yellow ears.
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Growing instructions
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 75 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Germination | 4-6 days |
| Width at Maturity | 6" |
| Height at Maturity | 72-96" |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | 3/4" |
| Row Spacing | 24-36" |
| Plant Spacing | 12" |
About the artist
Artwork by Micaela Colleen Barrett. In this work, done with gouache on watercolor, Micaela suggests the mathematical concept known as an Appollonian Gasket: a type of fractal that begins with a cluster of three circles.
Original medium: Gouache and watercolor on paper
My ashworth sweet corn was7 to 10 foot tall with well filled ears. Easy and clean to husk silks came off with the husk
Doing wonderfully for me in zone 7b!