Kings Seeds Sweet Corn Earliking F1
Description
Early maturing variety, producing stocky plants, so ideal for growing in exposed areas. Early to harvest sweet cobs of a very good size. Reliable cropper.
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.
When to Sow EarliKings Sweetcorn Seeds
April to May.
Where to Sow
Early sowings can be made into pots or modules under glass at 21 degrees C. Later sowings can be made direct into growing site, sowing 2 seeds per sowing station. Sow in blocks as below.
What to do Next
Pot raised sweet corn seedlings should be gradually hardened off in a cold frame before transplanting into the plot once all risk of frost has passed. Plant in blocks, spacing plants 45cm (18in) 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 and served with a little melted butter.
Kings Say
An excellent source of vitamins A, B and C. Gluten free with a good supply of dietry fibre and protein.
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