Solstice – 1r Corn Seed
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Description
The Marie Ballard Aster Solstice – 1r Corn Seed is an exceptional hybrid corn variety designed for both commercial and home gardeners seeking high yield and superior quality. Known for its early maturing, strong stalks, and vibrant yellow kernels, Solstice corn produces large ears with excellent eating quality. Whether you're growing for fresh consumption, canning, or freezing, this corn will deliver a sweet, tender taste with high sugar content. The Solstice hybrid combines exceptional disease resistance with uniformity, ensuring a consistent and reliable crop every time.
Features & Specifications:
- Type: Corn Seed, (F1 Hybrid)
- Variety: Solstice – 1r Corn
- Ear Size: Large, typically 8-9 inches long, with tightly packed, plump kernels
- Kernel Color: Bright yellow with excellent sweetness and texture
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, tender, and juicy, perfect for fresh eating, grilling, or freezing
- Maturity Time: Early maturing, around 75-80 days from planting to harvest
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter; prefers a soil pH of 6.0-6.8
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for optimal growth and sweetness, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day
- Watering Needs: Consistent moisture is essential, especially during pollination and kernel development
- Growing Conditions: Thrives in warm climates and is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 4-10
- Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to common corn diseases such as northern corn leaf blight and rust
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, F1 hybrid seeds designed for uniform, high-quality crops
- Seeds per Pack: 25+ premium seeds for a bountiful harvest
- Germination Rate: 90% for strong, healthy plants
- Uses: Perfect for fresh eating, grilling, boiling, and canning, or for use in making corn on the cob and other dishes
- Harvesting: Ready to harvest when the husk turns brown and the kernels are plump and firm, about 75-80 days after planting
The Marie Ballard Aster Solstice – 1r Corn Seed offers a robust and reliable corn variety that’s perfect for gardeners looking for early maturing, high-yielding, and disease-resistant corn. Its sweet and tender kernels, combined with its resistance to common corn diseases, make it an ideal choice for home gardeners and commercial growers alike. Plant this hybrid variety for a consistent and fruitful harvest every season!
