Sweet Corn - Seeds

An heirloom sweet corn variety that originated from Mexico but has been further developed in Australia to grow better in local conditions. Produces pale yellow, medium sized cobs that are sweet and delicious. Best enjoyed by steaming and then adding a knob of butter. Be sure to eat them as soon as you can once harvested as each day in storage will reduce their sweetness- that's why we think it's best to grown your own! As this variety has a higher sugar content and lower starch content, the seeds are more wrinkled when dried.

Scientific name: Zea mays var. saccharata

Price: 35 seeds = $5

Growing Information: 

For the best germination rate, soak seeds overnight in water before sowing. Plant them directly into the soil where they are to grow, in a sunny position. Create a 15mm hole, sow 2-3 seeds per hole, cover with soil and keep moist until germination. When they germinate thin them out to the strongest seedling. So plants can easily pollinate one another, it is best to grow atleast 10 plants, spaced 20-30cm and in multiple rows, rather than one long row. Ensure your soil is fertile with a good moisture holding ability. Simply add some animal manure, compost or fertiliser to improve your soil.

When grown properly they will produce 1-2 cobs per plant. 

Sow depth: 15mm

Germination time: 7-14 days

Days to Harvest: Approx 70-110 days

Plant Spacing: 20-30cm

Row spacing: 50cm

Position: Full Sun

Watering: Medium

Plant Height: 150-200cm

When to sow: In cooler climate Oct- Jan (after the frost). Mild climate, Sept-Feb. Tropical climates, all year round.

Delivery notes: Not to WA, NT and Tasmania.

Australian Grown.