Flash corn
Zea mays 'Flash (F1)'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Flash' corn (Zea mays 'Flash') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and as a tall accent. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. This sweet corn grows fast and reaches maturity in 55 days. Bees visit it.
Pairs well with Margarita cucumber, Pink Berkeley Tie Dye tomato, and Pesto Perpetuo basil.