About
A strong, midseason variety of sweetcorn producing large cobs that mature from late summer.
About the genus
A genus of five, large, flowering plants the grass family. The most important species, Zea mays is widely cultivated food crop. Male flowers are borne in large, terminal inflorescences (tassels) and female flowers are hidden in clusters in the leaf axils
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Grass Like
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationPlant out hardened off plants after the last frosts. Arrange the plants in a grid pattern, 35cm apart, as this will aid wind pollination. Cobs are ready to harvest when the tassels turn brown and the kernels exude a milky fluid if pierced with a thumbnail. See Sweetcorn cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free