Sweetcorn Plant

Zea mays var. saccharata

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£9.99

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Sweetcorn is a fun and tasty crop to cultivate at home. The cobs are crisp and juicy, and they taste much better when they are fresh. The greatest time to eat homegrown sweetcorn is just off the plant, when the sugars are at their highest. You can eat it raw, cooked, or grilled. It's a classic for family meals and picnics in the summer.

  • This plant grows tall and looks great in a vegetable garden or on an allotment. It's better to plant sweetcorn in blocks than in single rows. This helps with wind pollination and makes the cobs grow better. It's easy and fun to grow if you have some room and sunlight.

    • Light Required Full sun

    Watering Water regularly during growth and cob development; keep soil evenly moist, especially in dry weather.

    Best Growing Conditions Grow in a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly, particularly during dry spells and when cobs are forming. Harvest cobs when the silks turn brown and the kernels release a milky juice when pressed.

    Plant typeVegetable Plants

    Foliage typeAnnual

    HardinessTender

    Soil acidityNeutral Soil

    Planting aspectSouth Facing

    Leaf colourGreen

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    Top tip

    Plant in blocks for better pollination and bigger, juicier cobs.

    Key Features

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Pet Friendly

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    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering Harvest