Strong Start Corn

Scientific Name: Zea mays 'Strong Start'

Also Known As

Corn 'Strong Start'

Plant type

grass / grass like, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-7'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

1-12

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Strong Start Corn plant details

Strong Start Corn is a deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer cream and tan flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Strong Start Corn

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and tan blooms in summer
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Strong Start Corn

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A supersweet corn for those of you who like it sweet. No need to have the pot boiling before harvesting these ears. Growing supersweets in cooler short season areas has had a catch; the need for very warm soil temperatures. A recent improvement, “Strong Start’ germinates well in cooler temperatures and it also matures earlier than regular supersweets. Plant the seedlings 2 feet apart in blocks to ensure good pollination, and keep the soil well fertilized and watered. Expect 7’ tall plants, each with two 8” bicolored cobs. It is important that you grow these supersweet corn plants at least 25’ away from regular corn; if the two types cross, the flavor will not be sweet. But if they stay true to type: yum!