Sweet Corn 'Early Chief'
An early maturing variety of "Super Sweet" corn. Large, even cobs with very sweet golden kernels.
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Produces bi-coloured cobs with yellow and white kernels that combine superb flavour with rich, succulent super sweetness.
Features
- Superb eating
- Well filled cobs
- Easy to grow
Product details
How
Sow direct where they are to grow when soil is warm. Sow seeds in pairs in damp soil. No further watering is needed until seedlings appear. Thin out the weaker of each pair when approximately 15cm high.
Care
Plant in a well drained, Sunny position. Prepare soil by adding Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone. Water and liquid fertilise regularly with Thrive Soluble Plant Food (particularly in early stages of growth). Pick cobs when fine 'silk' has just browned. Use Yates Success to control Corn Earworm caterpillar. Protect seedlings from snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem.
Hint
Great companion plant for Beans, cucumber, parsnip, potatoes, pumpkin, radish, zucchini and squash. Sweet Corn is best grown in blocks of short rows, which ensures better pollination and yield.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
20-30cm |
| Sow depth |
25mm |
| Germination |
6-10 days |
| Germination (days) |
8 days |
| Row space |
50-60cm |
| Maturity |
12-14 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
91 days |
| Botanical name |
Zea mays convar. saccharata |
Sweet Corn 'Honeysweet'
An early maturing variety of "Super Sweet" corn. Large, even cobs with very sweet golden kernels.
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