Corn Sugar Enhanced Kandy Korn is prized for its exceptional sweetness and rich flavor. Growing 7 to 7½ feet tall, its striking burgundy stalks bear 8-inch ears with 16 rows of tender, juicy golden-yellow kernels wrapped in distinctive red-striped husks. This non-GMO hybrid variety offers a prolonged harvest window thanks to its long-lasting sugar-enhanced sweetness — making it ideal for fresh markets, freezing, canning, and home gardens. Developed through controlled cross-pollination to enhance sugar content, Kandy Korn delivers consistent, high-quality crops with superior kernel tenderness and predictable yields. Whether you're planning a succession planting for extended harvests or seeking a premium sweet corn for your table, Kandy Korn delivers the sweetness and reliability that makes it a perennial favorite.

Germination Rate: 98%. Test Date: 08/25. TLM.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%.

Why Choose Corn Sugar Enhanced Kandy Korn?

• Exceptional Sugar-Enhanced Sweetness: Long-lasting sweetness well beyond standard sweet corn — kernels stay tender and flavorful longer after harvest.
• Stunning Appearance: Striking burgundy stalks with red-striped husks and golden-yellow 8-inch ears — as beautiful in the garden as it is at the table.
• 16 Rows of Juicy Kernels: Full, well-filled ears with tender, creamy texture — excellent for fresh eating, freezing, and canning.
• Prolonged Harvest Window: Sugar-enhanced trait extends the eating window — ideal for staggered planting and continuous supply throughout the season.
• 7–7½ Foot Productive Plants: Vigorous, disease-resistant stalks with reliable, consistent yields across variable conditions.
• Non-GMO Hybrid: Created through controlled cross-pollination to enhance sugar content — not genetically modified.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Requires full sun — at least 6 to 8 hours per day — for best ear development and sweetness.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8. Amend with compost before planting.
• Planting: Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil temps reach 60°F. Plant seeds 1–2 inches deep.
• Spacing: Space seeds 4–6 inches apart in rows 30–36 inches wide. Thin to 10–12 inches apart. Plant in blocks of at least 4 rows for good pollination.
• Isolation: Isolate from other corn varieties by at least 250 feet to prevent cross-pollination that can reduce sweetness.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during tasseling and ear development. Deep watering 1–1.5 inches per week.
• Fertilizing: Heavy feeder — apply balanced fertilizer at planting, then side-dress with nitrogen when plants reach knee height and again at tasseling.
• Harvesting: Ready in 85–90 days. Harvest when silks are brown and dry, and kernels are plump and milky when punctured. Eat or freeze within 1–2 days of harvest for peak sweetness.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh on the Cob: Boil or steam ears for 4–6 minutes and serve with butter and salt — the gold standard for showcasing Kandy Korn's exceptional sweetness.
• Grilling: Grill ears in husks over medium heat for 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, for smoky-sweet caramelized kernels.
• Freezing: Blanch ears 4 minutes, cool in ice water, cut kernels from cob, and freeze in airtight bags for up to 12 months — excellent freeze quality.
• Canning: Pressure can whole kernel corn for long-term pantry storage — Kandy Korn's high sugar content makes for exceptionally flavorful canned corn.
• Sautéed Corn: Cut fresh kernels from the cob and sauté in butter with herbs and garlic for a quick, flavorful side dish or taco topping.
• Corn Chowder: Simmer fresh or frozen Kandy Korn kernels in cream-based broth with potatoes and bacon for a rich, naturally sweet chowder.

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Nutritional Information

(Applies to harvested sweet corn kernels, not seeds. Per 1 medium ear / approx. 90g cooked sweet corn.)

• Calories: 99
• Total Fat: 1.5g
• Sodium: 15mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 21g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.4g
• Total Sugars: 6.8g (higher in sugar-enhanced varieties)
• Protein: 3.5g
• Vitamin C: 6.2mg (7% Daily Value)
• Folate: 36mcg (9% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 270mg (6% Daily Value)

Important Disclosures

• Hybrid Seed Note: Kandy Korn is a non-GMO hybrid variety created through controlled cross-pollination to enhance sugar content. Seeds saved from hybrid plants will not reliably reproduce the parent variety. New seeds are recommended each season for consistent results.
• Isolation Note: Isolate from other corn varieties by at least 250 feet or stagger planting dates to avoid cross-pollination that reduces sweetness.
• Harvest Timing: Sugar-enhanced corn is best harvested promptly and eaten or frozen within 1–2 days for peak sweetness. Sugar content diminishes after harvest.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration in an airtight container extends viability. Properly stored corn seeds remain viable for 2–3 years.
• Planting Zones: Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3–10. Consult your local extension service for zone-specific planting guidance.

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