Alternative Crop Decision Tool:

Sweet Corn

Alternative Crop Decision Tool:

Sweet Corn

The questions below result in a composite score ranging from 0 to 100. A score of 0 indicates 'do not plant the crop', while a score of 100 would indicate 'there is absolutely no reason not to plant the crop'. There will be few instances of a score of 100. The icon(s) shown next to each question is meant to serve as a resource for producers relevant to each specified question shown. The questions below are intended to show red flag type concerns.


1. Are you willing to isolate different sweet corn varieties as necessary to maintain their kernel color and sugar content integrity?

Yes
No


2. Until corn seedlings grow to 24-inch heights, weed pressure may negatively affect yields. Are you willing to carefully control weeds until the plants have matured where they can compete with weed populations?

Yes
No


3. Insects and other pests may significantly inhibit sweet corn yield potential. Are you willing to scout for such pests, implement practices to control them and make related equipment investments that would fit with sweet corn plant structure?

Yes
No


4. After harvest, the sucrose in sweet corn may convert to starch if the sweet corn isn't properly cooled. Are you willing to invest in the necessary precooling, cold storage and in-transit cooling procedures to maintain sweet corn quality?

Yes
No


5. Nitrogen is an especially important nutrient for sweet corn production. Are you willing to invest in a fertility program that optimizes plant growth and development?

Yes
No