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| Weight | 50 lbs |
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Great for pastures or hay. Top yields and feed values.
$297.50
| Weight | 50 lbs |
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90 Years of Quality – Family Owned & Agronomist Backed
Calculate target seed counts, field populations, yield predictions, and bag requirements for sweet corn, grain corn, and silage.
Tip: Count ears/plants in 17 ft 5 in of a 30" row to estimate per-acre count.
Top regional performer with high ear quality and exceptional stress tolerance in Ohio soils.
Our agronomists serve Holmes, Wayne, Tuscarawas counties and nationwide shipping.
Quick-reference values for optimal sweet corn planting across standard garden and commercial equipment setup.
| Target Population | Row Width | In-Row Seed Spacing | Planting Depth | Seeds / 100 Foot Row | Recommended Variety Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20,000 / Acre (Garden / Home) | 36 inches | 8.7 inches | 1.5 - 2.0 inches | 138 seeds | Standard Sugary (su) |
| 24,000 / Acre (Standard Sweet) | 30 inches | 8.7 inches | 1.5 - 2.0 inches | 138 seeds | Sugary Enhanced (se) / Incredible |
| 28,000 / Acre (High-Yield Commercial) | 30 inches | 7.5 inches | 1.5 inches | 160 seeds | Super Sweet (sh2) / Synergistic |
| 32,000 / Acre (Irrigated / Narrow Row) | 20 inches / Narrow | 9.8 inches | 1.25 - 1.5 inches | 122 seeds | Triplesweet / Modern Hybrids |
Traditional sweet corn flavor with high vigor in cold soils. Must be eaten or processed quickly after harvest.
Tender kernels and standard sugar retention. Excellent choice for Holmes & Wayne county soil types.
Extremely high sugar levels and long shelf life. Requires warm soil temperatures (60°F+) for planting.
Expert agronomic advice tailored for Ohio & Midwestern region growers (Focus Period: April – June).
Ensure soil temperature at 2-inch depth reaches 50°F - 55°F for conventional corn and minimum 60°F for super sweet (sh2) hybrids before planting.
Plant 1.5 to 2.0 inches deep to ensure uniform nodal root development, moisture contact, and protection from early frost fluctuations.
Holmes & surrounding counties window: April 25 – June 10. Stagger sweet corn plantings every 10–14 days for continuous summer harvest.
Maintain soil pH at 6.0 – 6.8. Consider Merit's cover crop mixtures (Nitro Radish / Crimson Clover) in autumn to naturally fix nitrogen.
Unlike big corporate suppliers, Merit Seed offers personalized custom seed blending and local agronomy support tailored directly to your soil type.

Planting Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep into a finely prepared, firm seedbed to ensure proper soil-to-seed contact.
Seeding Rate: Broadcast or drill at 10–12 lbs per acre for pure stands, or 4–6 lbs per acre when incorporating into forage or pasture mixes
Ideal pH: Thrives best in soils with a pH ranging from 6.0 to 7.0.
Soil & Fertility: Prefers well-drained to moderately drained soils rich in phosphorus and potassium. Limit heavy nitrogen applications to prevent weed competition.
Nitrogen Fixation: Pre-inoculation with host-specific Rhizobium bacteria promotes natural nitrogen fixation, cutting down on synthetic fertilizer costs.
Protection & Stand Establishment: The protective coating guards young seedlings against early moisture stress and soil-borne diseases for more uniform germination.
Spring Window: Plant from late March through May once soil temperatures reach 50°F.
Late Summer / Frost Seeding: A secondary window opens from August through early September. You can also frost-seed by broadcasting onto frozen ground in late winter (February–March).
Harvest Timing: Cut for hay or graze at 10–12% bloom to maximize digestibility and crude protein levels.
Overwintering: Allow a 4-to-6-week recovery period prior to the first hard autumn frost so plants can store root reserves for winter survival.