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Bodacious
Corn
CornZea mays 'Bodacious'
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
True to its bold name, Bodacious delivers outstanding performance with remarkable heat tolerance and disease resistance that makes it ideal for challenging growing conditions. This reliable hybrid produces consistently sweet, yellow ears even when temperatures soar, making it a favorite among Southern gardeners and anyone dealing with hot summers. Its robust nature and dependable yields prove that great corn can thrive even in tough conditions.
Planting
Direct sow when soil temperature reaches 60°F. Plant 1-1.5 inches deep. Excellent heat tolerance allows later plantings.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 5-8.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Corn earworm, European corn borer, lesser cornstalk borer. Common diseases: Occasionally affected by smut, resistant to most major corn diseases.