CORN SEEDS, ORCHARD BABY SWEET

A Miniature Sweet Corn for Small Spaces and Sweet Flavor
Orchard Baby Sweet is a delightful miniature sweet corn variety perfect for smaller gardens, containers, or patio planting. Known for its small, tender ears and sweet flavor, this variety offers the enjoyment of fresh corn without the need for extensive garden space. Orchard Baby Sweet is great for gardeners looking for a corn variety that is both compact and delicious, perfect for fresh eating or grilling.

Key Benefits

• Miniature Size: Orchard Baby Sweet produces smaller, tender ears, making it an ideal choice for small garden spaces, containers, or patios.
• Sweet, Flavorful Kernels: The compact ears are packed with deliciously sweet kernels that are perfect for fresh eating or grilling.
• Quick Maturing: This corn variety grows quickly, maturing in as little as 65-70 days, so you can enjoy sweet, homegrown corn in a short growing season.
• Ideal for Containers: Perfect for gardeners with limited space, this variety can be successfully grown in pots or raised beds.
• High Yield: Despite its small size, Orchard Baby Sweet corn produces abundant small ears that can be enjoyed fresh, grilled, or preserved.

Planting Instructions

Planting Season

• Spring/Summer: Plant Orchard Baby Sweet corn when the last frost has passed, and the soil temperature reaches at least 60°F (15°C).

Planting Details

• Depth: Plant the seeds 1-1.5 inches deep in loamy, well-drained soil.
• Spacing: Space the seeds 8-12 inches apart in rows about 24 inches apart to allow for proper growth and airflow.
• Light: Corn thrives in full sun, so choose a sunny location that receives 6-8 hours of sunlight each day.
• Soil: Orchard Baby Sweet prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (around 6.0-7.0).

Watering and Care

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season and while the ears are forming. Aim for about 1-1.5 inches of water per week.
• Fertilizing: Use a balanced fertilizer during planting and a high-nitrogen fertilizer when the plants are about 6 inches tall to encourage healthy growth.
• Weeding: Remove weeds that may compete with the corn for water and nutrients. Mulch around the base of the plants to help suppress weeds and retain moisture.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch to maintain soil moisture and keep the roots cool during hot weather.

Harvesting

• When to Harvest: Orchard Baby Sweet corn is typically ready to harvest in 65-70 days, when the silks turn brown, and the kernels are plump and tender.
• How to Harvest: Gently twist the ears off the stalks once mature. For the sweetest flavor, harvest when the ears are still tender but fully formed.
• Storage: Enjoy the corn fresh or freeze it for later use. To freeze, blanch the ears briefly to preserve their taste and texture.

Uses

• Fresh Eating: The sweet, tender kernels make Orchard Baby Sweet perfect for eating fresh off the cob, whether boiled, grilled, or steamed.
• Grilling: These small ears are ideal for grilling, adding a sweet, smoky flavor that enhances the corn's natural sweetness.
• Preserving: You can also freeze or can Orchard Baby Sweet corn for use in the colder months.
• Miniature Decorative Displays: The small size of the ears also makes this variety ideal for use in decorative displays or small arrangements.

Coverage

• Packet: A packet of Orchard Baby Sweet corn seeds will cover approximately 25-30 square feet of planting area.

Order Your Orchard Baby Sweet Corn Seeds Today

Perfect for gardeners with limited space, Orchard Baby Sweet offers a sweet, tender, and miniature ear of corn that’s ideal for fresh eating, grilling, or preserving. Whether you're growing it in a garden, container, or raised bed, this compact corn variety is sure to satisfy with its sweet flavor and quick maturation.

Order now and experience the joy of growing your own Orchard Baby Sweet Corn!