Sweetcorn is neither a fruit nor a vegetable, but a sweet grass. The delicious corn on the cob tastes sweet when freshly harvested - reason enough to grow a few plants in the garden or on the balcony.

How is sweetcorn planted?

Corn is planted in blocks. This means that at least three rows must be drawn. This gives the plants more support and wind pollination runs smoothly.

As soon as the plants are half a meter high, they are piled up. Then they don't tip over so quickly in the wind.

Which location do the plants prefer?

Sweetcorn thrives best in a sunny spot that is as sheltered from the wind as possible.

What does the floor have to be like?

A nutritious soil promises the best harvest success. Before planting, work in mature compost.

How is the sowing and planting done?

Sweet corn can be sown directly outdoors from May. Early plants can be planted outdoors as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

How far apart is sweetcorn planted?

In the row, the ideal planting distance is 20 to 30 centimeters, depending on the variety, and there should be a distance of 50 to 60 centimeters between the rows.

Should candy corn be preferred?

Prioritization is not absolutely necessary. However, if you want to harvest sweet corn early, you should prefer seeds in the pot or seed tray from March.

How is candy corn propagated?

Propagation takes place via mature grains. However, most of the sweetcorn varieties on the market do not produce germinable seeds.

When is the best planting time?

Sweetcorn comes from a warm climate and does not tolerate frost. The planting must therefore not take place before the end of May.

When is harvested?

Sweet corn is ready to harvest from late July to mid-August. A sign of the right time is the brown coloring of the "hair" that has formed at the top of the flower.

Is sweetcorn suitable as a mixed culture?

Corn goes well with most vegetables.

Good neighbors:

  • beans
  • pumpkin
  • cucumbers
  • salad
  • potatoes

Bad Neighbors:

  • Beetroot
  • celery

    • tips and tricks

    Sweetcorn is harvested when it is milk-ripe, which means not quite ripe yet. The right time has come when a milky liquid comes out when the corn kernel is pressed.

    Category:

    Vegetable garden