Tuxana
tuxana-corn-sweet Tuxana "Zea mays
HOW TO GROW CORN, SWEET
Sweet corn takes about 14 days to emerge from 50°F soils but only about 5 days to emerge at 70°F. Direct sow in mid May in the Midwestern U.S., in mid April in milder climates. Direct sow as early as mid February with row cover in mild temperate climates. In regions with short growing seasons, start indoors two plants per cell 2-4 weeks before last frost, plant out 0–2 weeks after frost. Some soak seeds in water tepid for an hour or two before planting. If cool and wet, plant shallow 1 to 1-1/2”. If hot and dry plant 2–3”. Plant in blocks to ensure the best wind pollination. Do not soak seeds before sowing. Open pollinated corn varies more than hybrids. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-8. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 120–156 seeds per ounce, about 10–15 pounds per acre. Average 29M seeds per acre, ranges from 28M to 45M per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.
Planting Depth 1-2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55–65˚F
Days to Germ. 4-14
Plant Spacing 8”
Row Spacing 30”
Days To Maturity 82
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 120–156 seeds per ounce, about 10–15 pounds per acre. Average 29M seeds per acre, ranges from 28M to 45M per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 5-10 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 2 miles.
Planting Depth 1-2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55–65˚F
Days to Germ. 4-14
Plant Spacing 8”
Row Spacing 30”
Days To Maturity 82
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Tuxana Seed Count
.25 Pound ≈ 530 seeds
1 Pound ≈ 2,120 seeds
5 Pounds ≈ 10,598 seeds
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📷Lupine Knoll Farm
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📷Lupine Knoll Farm
- 100 Seeds$3.50
- 1/4 Pound$12.50
- 1 Pound$28.00
- 5 Pounds$84.00
A rich and creamy white sweet corn selected from a cross of a sugary enhanced hybrid and an Anasazi landrace corn. Large ears, large deep kernels, good sweetness levels. Suitable for corn-on-the-cob or for soups, salsas or chowder. 6-1/2' plants usually bear 2 good ears.
This is Open Source Pledged Seed ...
A rich and creamy white sweet corn selected from a cross of a sugary enhanced hybrid and an Anasazi landrace corn. Large ears, large deep kernels, good sweetness levels. Suitable for corn-on-the-cob or for soups, salsas or chowder. 6-1/2' plants usually bear 2 good ears.
This is Open Source Pledged Seed (OSSI). By purchasing this seed you are a part of the Free The Seed movement. This variety is registered as an OSSI-pledged variety and seed. “You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict others’ use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.” To learn more, visit: www.osseeds.org/about/.
Tags: Type: Sweet, Color: White, Size: Large, Heritage: Heritage: New Variety, Heritage: Open Source OSSI, Season: Summer.
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We promote fair trade, organic practices and environmental responsibility throughout the Restoration Seeds supply chain. Below are the family farmers and seed suppliers who bring our open pollinated seeds to you.
Lupine Knoll Farm
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth
Seed grower since 2001
At Lupine Knoll Farm, Jonathan and Jessie Spero breed and sell both old and new open pollinated vegetable seeds. New introductions from Lupine Knoll include Top Hat sweet corn, Solstice broccoli, Emerald Fan lettuce and Siber-frill kale. Located in the Applegate valley of Southwest Oregon. Lupine Knoll has been certified organic since 2001."
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