Sweetcorn

Name: Sweetcorn
Brand: AcquaGarden
Price: 12.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Edible

Vegetable

Sweetcorn plants produce tall, robust stalks that yield sweet, juicy cobs, perfect for grilling, boiling, or adding to summer salads. These sun-loving plants thrive in well-drained soil and require plenty of space to grow. Sweetcorn is easy to cultivate in garden beds or allotments, offering a delicious homegrown crop that is perfect for fresh eating or preserving. Explore more options in our Vegetable Plants collection.

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Sweetcorn is a popular summer crop that produces tall stalks with sweet, juicy cobs. These sun-loving plants thrive in well-drained, fertile soil and are perfect for growing in garden beds or allotments. Sweetcorn is a rewarding and easy crop to grow, especially when planted in blocks to encourage pollination. The cobs are ready to harvest when the kernels are plump and tender, making them ideal for grilling, boiling, or enjoying fresh from the garden.

Produces sweet, juicy cobs ideal for grilling or boiling
Thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil
Ideal for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or allotments
Low-maintenance and easy to grow with regular care

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What You Need To Know About “Sweetcorn”

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How To Plant

Plant Care

Sweetcorn plants are a classic summer vegetable that produces tall stalks topped with sweet, juicy cobs. These easy-to-grow plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them perfect for home gardeners. Sweetcorn is best grown in blocks to improve pollination, ensuring full, plump kernels on every cob. Ideal for grilling, boiling, or freezing, sweetcorn is a versatile and delicious addition to any vegetable garden.

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Produces sweet, juicy cobs for fresh eating or cooking
Ideal for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or allotments
Provides a rewarding crop throughout summer and early autumn

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Produces sweet, juicy cobs for fresh eating or cooking
Ideal for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or allotments
Provides a rewarding crop throughout summer and early autumn

Planting Time:	Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds
Growing Location:	Garden - Allotment

Planting Time:	Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds
Growing Location:	Garden - Allotment

Sweetcorn thrives in sunny, well-drained locations and is best planted in late spring to early summer. For best results, plant sweetcorn in blocks rather than rows to encourage good pollination, ensuring full cobs.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil
Plant seedlings 30-45cm apart in blocks for better pollination
Water well after planting and keep the soil consistently moist
Ideal for planting in late spring for a summer-to-autumn harvest

Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil
Plant seedlings 30-45cm apart in blocks for better pollination
Water well after planting and keep the soil consistently moist
Ideal for planting in late spring for a summer-to-autumn harvest

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Sow seeds 1 inch apart, 2cm deep, and cover lightly with soil
Spacing:	Thin seedlings to 45cm apart to ensure good growth

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Sow seeds 1 inch apart, 2cm deep, and cover lightly with soil
Spacing:	Thin seedlings to 45cm apart to ensure good growth

Sweetcorn plants are low-maintenance and thrive with regular watering and full sun. For best results, ensure that plants are kept well-watered, especially during dry periods, and fertilise regularly to promote healthy growth and full cobs.

Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during dry spells
Fertilise with a balanced feed once the plants begin to grow tall
Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Harvest the cobs when the kernels are plump and milky when pierced

Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during dry spells
Fertilise with a balanced feed once the plants begin to grow tall
Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Harvest the cobs when the kernels are plump and milky when pierced

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, keeping the soil moist. Fertilize once during the growing season.
Support and Pruning:	Thin seedlings to 45cm apart, and keep the area weed-free.
Harvesting:	Harvest when silks turn brown and kernels produce creamy juice when squeezed.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, keeping the soil moist. Fertilize once during the growing season.
Support and Pruning:	Thin seedlings to 45cm apart, and keep the area weed-free.
Harvesting:	Harvest when silks turn brown and kernels produce creamy juice when squeezed.