Sweet Corn

Varieties:Golden Jubilee, Super Sweet (processing varieties)
Planting Dates:April to June: staggered planting dates to accomodate harvest
Spacing:Variable across region (34-38"). Usually 38" for mechanical harvesters.
Plant Density:13,750 to 15,000 plants per acre.
Silk Emergence:Approx. July 20 (usually 30 days before harvest)
Tassle Emergence:Approx July 20 (usually 30 days before harvest)
Harvest Date:Mid summer (normally August 20) through first killing frost.
Irrigation Types:Rill, Sprinkler (95% center pivot): 24 to 30 inches of water from Irrigation.
Cultural Practices:Normally 1 to 2 cultivations after planting, along with a de-tassling after
pollination for lodging prevention.
Remaining corn stalks are either left standing for cattle grazing or disked under.
Most sweet corn is processed.
Major Pests:Weeds, Corn Earworm
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