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- Grow sweet corn: from sowing to harvest
- Where and in which place does sweetcorn grow best?
- When are the seeds sown?
- Which plant neighbors are suitable?
- Which distance between the rows and the plants is necessary?
- When will the sweetcorn be harvested?
- Tips
Sweet corn can be brought to the house from the end of March
Grow sweet corn: from sowing to harvest
Among the many varieties on the market, the pase copy will surely be found after a long time of reflection. So that the cultivation of your selected sweet corn is also successful, a lot has to be considered.
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An ideal location can be found in a sunny, warm and sheltered location. The substrate into which the sweetcorn is planted should be deep-littered before planting, enriched with lime and an organic fertilizer such as compost or manure. Significant features include:
When are the seeds sown?
Seeds can be brought home from pots at the end of March / beginning of April until the beginning of May at the latest. Before sowing, it is advisable to let it swell for a few hours in water. Direct sowing does not take place before mid-May, as sweetcorn is sensitive to cold.
Which plant neighbors are suitable?
The sweet corn can easily be cultivated with flat-rooting vegetables. Also known is a mixed culture with runner beans and pumpkins. Good plant neighbors are among others:
Which distance between the rows and the plants is necessary?
So that the individual plants do not obstruct each other and nevertheless can pollinate well, planting in blocks or double rows is recommended. A row spacing of 60 to 80 cm is ideal for later walking and looking. From plant to plant in the rows, a distance between 30 and 40 cm is sufficient.
When will the sweetcorn be harvested?
About three weeks after the flowering season, sweetcorn is ready for harvest. Basically, the maturity of the flask depends on the variety. But the intended use (semen collection or consumption) decides. Some varieties mature at the end of July, whereas other varieties are only ripe in mid-August.
Tips
Sweetcorn is easy to multiply by leaving a flask on the plant and waiting until it is fully ripe and begins to dry. However, this only succeeds with seed-fixed varieties such as 'damaun' and 'golden bantam'.