Little Veggie Patch Co - CORN 'SWEET' HEIRLOOM SEEDS

Sweet Corn with Juicy, High-Sugar Kernels

Grow your own sweet corn with Little Veggie Patch Co Corn 'Sweet' Heirloom Seeds. This sweet variety produces juicy kernels with a high sugar content, making it a delicious addition to the home vegetable garden.

Corn is wind-pollinated, with pollen moving from the tassels at the top of the plant to the silks of developing cobs. When growing a small number of plants, hand pollination is recommended.

Growing Information

• Variety: Corn 'Sweet'
• Type: Heirloom corn
• Kernels: Juicy with a high sugar content
• Pollination: Wind pollinated
• Hand Pollination: Recommended when growing small numbers
• Soil pH: 5.5–7.0
• Spacing: 30–40cm
• Sowing Depth: 2–3cm
• Position: Full sun, protected from wind
• Companion Plants: Beans, cucumber, zucchini

• Approx. No. of Seeds: 20

When to Plant in Australia

• Zone 1: October–January
• Zone 2: September–February
• Zone 3: August–March

• Zone 4: Anytime

How to Grow

Soil

Corn is a greedy feeder, so you will need to prepare a rich soil. Add compost and fresh manure, and allow to settle for a fortnight before planting.

Position

Full sun, with protection from wind. Remember that corn is a large plant that casts a long shadow, so position accordingly.

How to Plant 

Best grown in an in-ground veggie patch. Sow the seeds directly into the patch when the soil temperature is above 20 degrees and make sure to mulch around the plants once they are established. Feed with fish fertilizer monthly.

Perfect For

• Home vegetable gardens
• Growing sweet corn from seed
• Fresh garden produce
• Gardeners growing corn in an in-ground patch
• Vegetable gardening enthusiasts

• Gardening gifts

Seed Sourcing: Locally sourced in small batches to maintain maximum viability for germination

Shipping

This product cannot be shipped to Tasmania, Northern Territory or Western Australia.

Founded in Melbourne in 2008, The Little Veggie Patch Co (LVPC) is all about making it easier for everyone to grow their own food, whether you have a backyard, balcony or small urban space. Known for its heirloom seeds, LVPC began its seed range in 2009 with four tomato varieties and has since grown to more than 50 varieties of vegetables, herbs and garden favourites.

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