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Growing Eden RMN Hybrid Sweet Corn in the Vegetable Garden
Direct sow only after the last frost when the soil is warm, planting seeds 1 inch deep. Sow in blocks instead of single rows to improve pollination, then thin seedlings to 10-15 inches apart when seedlings are 2-4 inches tall. Plan for 24-36 inches between rows.
Augmented supersweet sh2i Eden RMN corn performs best with steady moisture and balanced fertility through tasseling and ear fill. To maintain sweetness and eating quality, isolate from other corn types by distance or by timing plantings so pollen shed does not overlap.
Harvesting of Eden RMN Hybrid Sweet Corn
Harvest when silks are brown and dry, and kernels release a milky juice when pierced. Pick early for peak eating quality, then cool quickly after harvest to help preserve sweetness and crisp texture.
About Eden RMN Hybrid Sweet Corn Garden Seeds
Eden RMN is a pearl white, augmented supersweet (sh2i) hybrid in the Nirvana Series, selected for strong emergence and a dependable disease package. Uniform 8-inch ears develop 16-18 rows of bright white kernels with full tip fill and even rowing.
The short shank makes ears easier to pick and pack, while strong holding power helps maintain quality from the field to the table.
Tips From Our Gardeners
For fuller tips, plant in blocks and keep soil evenly moist once tassels appear. A deep watering schedule during silking helps kernels fill evenly, and harvesting early in the day helps lock in sweetness.
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer
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Eden RMN Hybrid Sweet Corn Seeds Per Package:
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: |
Zea mays
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| Corn Type: |
Sweet - Sweet Corn is the most popular corn for eating as corn on the cob or corn niblets. It has a high sugar content and is best enjoyed when picked a little early, before the sugars turn to starch. This is your classic barbecue and picnic summer corn. |
| Eden RMN Hybrid Sweet Corn Color: |
Pearl white kernels |
| Eden RMN Hybrid Sweet Corn Flavor: |
Supersweet with a crisp, tender texture and clean finish. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: |
Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: |
74 |
| Days to Germination: |
7-14 |
| Seeding Depth: |
1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: |
10-15 inches |
| Row Spacing: |
24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: |
72-84 inches |
| Growth Habit: |
Upright |
| Soil Preference: |
Rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; pH 6.0 to 6.8. |
| Temperature Preference: |
Warmer 70-95 F |
| Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: |
Yes |
| Start Indoors: |
No |
| Plant Width: |
12-18 inches |
| Deer Resistant: |
No |
| Germination Temperature: |
60-95 F |
| Pests and Diseases: |
Protect ears from corn earworm and birds with timely harvest and good husk coverage. Rotate plantings, keep weeds down, and avoid stressing plants during tasseling and silking. Eden RMN is bred with a strong disease package for common rust, northern corn leaf blight, and MDMV. |
| Special Use: |
Canning or Freezing |
| Machine Harvest Friendly: |
Yes |