This genus comprises five sizable flowering plants belonging to the grass family. The primary species, Zea mays, is extensively grown as a food crop. Male flowers appear in prominent terminal clusters known as tassels, while female flowers develop in concealed groups within the leaf axils.

Zea mays 'Caballero'

Zea mays 'California'

Zea mays 'Calimera'

Zea mays 'Camara'

Zea mays 'Candle'

Zea mays 'Carat'

Zea mays 'Carrera'

Zea mays 'Cascade'

Zea mays 'Centena'

Zea mays 'Champagne Gold'

Zea mays 'Civic'

Zea mays 'Clarica'PBR

Zea mays 'Clarisia'

Zea mays 'Clotilda'

Zea mays 'Coach'

Zea mays 'Cocagne'

Zea mays 'Conqueror' is a sweetcorn variety well-suited for the unpredictable British summer. This ‘Tendersweet’ cultivar yields 2 to 3 lengthy cobs per plant during the mid to late growing season. The cobs are fully developed to the tip, offering excellent flavor and a pleasing appearance. The plants reach a considerable height, which may necessitate staking for support. Planting should occur between April and May, with outdoor sowing recommended in May. Harvesting typically takes place from September to October.

Zea mays 'Conqueror'

Zea mays 'Conquest'

Zea mays 'Coralba'

Zea mays 'Costella'PBR

Zea mays 'Country Gentleman'

Zea mays 'Cutie Blue'

Zea mays 'Damiana'

Zea mays 'Danella'

Zea mays 'Davida'

Zea mays 'Dedra'

Zea mays 'Diamant'

Zea mays 'Dickson'

Zea mays 'Dorotea'

Zea mays 'Double Red' features striking red stalks and husks, with male flowers (tassels) also exhibiting a red hue. The kernels display a mix of white and red tones, occasionally approaching purple, with variation noted among cobs. Fresh, it offers a sweet flavor, and it can be dried for use in cornmeal and flour. This variety is one of the rare red sweetcorns that can reach maturity in the brief British summer, adding a unique color to your vegetable garden. The plants are compact and provide substantial yields. Maturity occurs in 80-100 days.

Zea mays 'Double Red'

Zea mays 'Dunia'

Zea mays 'Dynasty'

Zea mays 'Earlibird' is the earliest of the 'Supersweet' corn types, making it well-suited for cultivation during British summers. Each plant yields one to two cobs, reaching about 20 cm in length with exceptional sweetness. This variety exhibits good cold soil tolerance, facilitating germination when sown directly in the ground. To ensure optimal results, avoid planting alongside other corn varieties. Sow seeds from April to May, and transplant outdoors in May. Harvest occurs between August and September.

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