When is sweetcorn ready to harvest

But the real prize lies in harvesting it. Picking the cobs, then excitedly peeling back the sheath to reveal those full, creamy kernels is just magical! Here are some tips to set you up for sweet success Hybrid varieties are usually the most reliable choices for cooler climates.

While the seeds may be sown directly outside once the soil has warmed up, the safest way to sow is into pots in the protection of a greenhouse, hoop house or cold frame. That way you can begin sowing three to four weeks before your last frost date and enjoy a head start on outdoor-sown corn — a huge advantage in shorter growing seasons. Sow eight to ten seeds half an inch 1cm deep into four inch- 10cm wide pots.

You can use any general purpose or seed-starting potting mix. Alternatively, sow into smaller pots or plug trays, sowing two seeds to each pot or module then removing the weakest of the two seedlings.

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