Sweetcorn Incredible F1

 NOTE: Sweetcorn varies in sweetness varieties are available in three different types which, wherever possible, should be grown quite separately to prevent cross pollination which may result in tough starchy kernels in the extra sugary types. SU Normal sugar SE Sugar enhanced SH2 Super sweet with shrunken kernels - this type will need much more moisture to ensure successful germination.

SOW April to May

PLANT OUT May to June

HARVEST Late August to September

WHERE TO SOW Early sowings can be made into pots or modules under glass at 21°C. Later sowings can be made direct into growing site, sowing 2 seeds per sowing station. Do not sow as a single row , sow in blocks spacing as detailed below.

WHAT TO DO NEXT Pot raised seedlings should be gradually hardened off in a cold frame before transplanting into the plot once all risk of frost has passed. Do not plant in rows, but plant in blocks , spacing plants 45cm (18") apart each way to aid pollination by wind.

HANDY TIP Cobs are ready to HARVEST when the end tassels turn brown. Delicious eaten straight from the plant or cooked with a little melted butter.