Hybrid Sweet Corn, Earlivee A popular early yellow sweet corn, well adapted to northern latitudes. It has fairly large ears for an early variety. It's sweet flavor and texture is at best when eaten soon after picking. Approximately 71 days relative maturity. Special Directions for Short Season Climates SOWING: Plant in full sun outdoors in late spring when soil and weather have warmed and all danger of frost and cool weather has passed. Sow seeds 1 inch deep. SPACING: Sow seeds 4 to 6 inches apart. Space rows 2 to 3 feet apart depending upon available space. THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When established seedlings are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin or transplant them 8 to 12 inches apart. GERMINATION: Usually 7 to 10 days. Keep seedbed moderately moist during germination. Ed's Special Advice To conserve space and for best pollination, plant in blocks made up of short rows, thinned to 8 to 12 inches apart in all directions. Fertilize and cultivate soil prior to planting. To preserve best flavor and tenderness, pick corn just a few minutes before use. Sweet corn benefits from rich soil, side dress with fertilizer just before tassels appear and water deeply. Return to:  Seed Rack   Visual Seed Rack