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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 75 days
Family: Poaceae (formerly Gramineae). Grass family, includes corn, wheat, oats, rice, lawn grasses, and ornamental grasses.
Type: Sugary enhanced type (SE) (Learn More)
Native: Americas
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 6 ½' tall
Variety Info: 8" ears. Bicolor kernels are white and yellow. 'Ambrosia' is a homozygous sugary enhanced (se) type corn that is resistant to Stewart's Wilt and Northern Corn Leaf Blight.
Attributes: Stewart's Wilt Resistant, Northern Corn Leaf Blight Resistant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°‒90°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; roots sensitive to transplanting. Best results occur when seedlings are transplanted less than 2 weeks old.
Sprouts in: 5 – 10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1" – 1 ½"
Space Seeds: A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 24" – 36"
Thinning: When 4" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Sweet corn is ready about 3 weeks after the silks appear. Harvest when the silks are brown, but not dried, and the husks are dark green; ears should be plump, and rounded rather than pointed at the tip. To test for ripeness, gently pull back the husk and pop a kernel; the liquid should be whitish; if it is still clear, ears are not quite ready.
Special Care: Keep area weeded, especially when plants are young and have shallow roots. To guarantee good pollination, gently shake the tassels to release the pollen onto the silks. You can also hand pollinate by pulling off a tassel from one plant and wiping it on the silks of several ears. If you notice "skips" or blank spaces on an ear where a kernel should be, that is an indication of inadequate pollination.
- Jill F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 15, 20245 Stars
Looking forward to watching these seeds flourish in my garden!!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Matthew M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 24, 2026Easiest Corn I’ve Grown!
I’ve tried growing several different varieties of corn from other seed companies over the years and never had much luck. This Ambrosia sweet corn has been a completely different experience. I had nearly 100% germination, and the plants have been really easy to grow. On top of that, the corn tastes great! After struggling with other varieties, it’s nice to finally find one that grows well and produces good corn. I’ll definitely be planting this one again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningOct 26, 2026Hey Matthew,
Thank you for sharing your experience! 🌽 We're so thrilled to hear that Ambrosia Sweet Corn has been such a game-changer for you after struggling with other varieties. We love that you had nearly 100% germination and that the plants have been so easy to grow. And of course, great tasting corn is always the best reward! We're so glad you found a variety that works well for you and can't wait to see you growing it again next year.
Keep on growing 🌻
- Orquidia A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 6, 2026Sweetest Corn
Love this variety of sweet corn! This was the first time we planted it and ended up taking up the entire 17 foot bed for the second planting this year. It's a winner!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningOct 6, 2026Hey Orquidia,
That's awesome to hear! We're so thrilled that your Ambrosia Sweet Corn Seeds turned out to be such a hit. Taking up that entire 17 foot bed for a second planting says it all – sounds like a total winner! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community and for sharing your experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻
- Loraine K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 4, 2026Corn
Germinated very quickly and happy to say they are knee high by July in my Connecticut garden!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 4, 2026Hey Loraine,
We're so thrilled to hear about your fantastic germination success with the Ambrosia Sweet Corn Seeds! Knee high by July in Connecticut sounds absolutely perfect - you're right on track for an amazing sweet corn harvest! There's nothing better than watching those corn stalks shoot up and knowing you're going to have some delicious ears coming your way. Thanks for sharing your corn growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- ShelbyRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 23, 20265 Stars
growing well, strong corn
