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Ambrosia
CornZea mays 'Ambrosia'
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 8" spacing
- High water
- pH 6.2–6.8
Overview
A supersweet bicolor corn that lives up to its heavenly name with incredibly tender, crisp kernels that burst with sweetness. This variety maintains its sugar content much longer than standard sweet corn, staying sweet for days after harvest when properly stored. The striking yellow and white kernel pattern makes it as visually appealing as it is delicious on the dinner table.
Planting
Direct sow when soil is 65-70°F, or start indoors. Requires isolation from other corn types by 250 feet or 2 weeks.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6.2–6.8. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-12.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Corn earworm, European corn borer, birds, raccoons. Common diseases: Stewart's wilt, gray leaf spot, southern corn leaf blight.