Providence

Friday, 25 September 2009 13:14

The Providence Hybrid is a triple sweet corn variety with a great quality. The ears are tapered and well-filled with 18-18 rows of kernels on the 8" cob. The Providence hybrid is perfect for the gardener looking for a super sweet and delicious corn. Providence features long, well-filled, slightly tapered ears and a medium green husk. This main season variety is suited for roadside and local markets as well as home gardens. It is noted for the superb eating quality consumers prefer. •    Hybrid seed •    97% germination rate •    82 days from plant until harvest •    99% pure •    Country of origin: USA Planting instructions: Plant Providence corn when all danger of frost is gone in a sunny location. The ground should be enriched with organic material then cultivated and loosened for best results. Press soil firmly over seeds and keep moist. Plant Providence corn in blocks of at least four rows side by side to insure best results from pollination. Avoid one long row style planting. Plant every three weeks for extended harvest. Different varieties of corn should generally be separated by 500 feet to prevent cross pollination. •    Planting depth: 1-1 ½" •    Seed spacing: 4-6" •    Row spasing: 30-36" •    Germination temperature: 50-85 •    Days to maturity: 82 •    Spacing after thinning: 8-12" •    Germination time in days: 7-10 Care: Control weeds weekly by cultivating to form hills around corn. Providence corn enjoys occasional deep watering in hot temperature areas. Harvesting: Pick Providence ears when firm and silk turns sandy brown. The kernels should be milky and tender when tested with thumbnail. Nutritional Value: Excellent source of minerals and vitamins. Collecting Seed: Leave a few long healthy cobs on the stalk until the kernels show denting. Pick the cobs and dry the kernels completely before removing them from the cob. Store Providence corn in a cool, dry area. Go to table of corn varieties