Description
Sweet Corn Snow Gold F1
Botanical Name: Zea mays
Sweet corn was grown by several Native American tribes, who passed it onto European settlers. An early/mid-season variety with excellent sweetly-flavoured bicoloured kernels. Enjoy steamed and eaten directly off the cobs or add to stews, rice, risottos, soups and pasta.
How To Grow |
Sow 2.5cm (1in) deep into growing position. Cover in fine soil and firm down gently. Keep moist. Grow in 2m (6.5ft) rows, 50cm (20in) apart. Sow direct where they are to grow in a sunny position that offers shelter from strong winds. Water regularly, particularly in hot weather. For succession, follow up sowing should occur when first plants are 20cm (8in) tall. Harvest: 12-16 weeks from sowing. |
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When To Plant | Spring to Summer, later in warm areas. |
Harvest | 12-16 weeks |
When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Summer |
Soil Type | fertile, well drained |
Important Note | These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour. |
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