Baby Corn
Zea mays
ZEE-uh mays
Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
The plant produces good yields of tiny ears of baby corn. These tiny ears of corn are very tender and entirely edible. Excellent for stir-fries and pickling. Best if harvested within 5 days of the appearance of silk. Perfect freezing variety. An excellent choice for home gardens.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Yellow
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
3–4 ft
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Slicer
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
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
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
60 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid