Delectable Corn
Zea mays
ZEE-uh mays
Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
large well-filled ears and dark green husk. It has a wide range of adaptability and versatility in several markets. It is pleasing to the consumer for it's good texture and taste. Delectable RM has also been given an added boost with a stronger disease package, making a favorite more favorable.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
4–6 ft
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Slicer
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Zinc (Zn)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
80 Days
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid