Vegetable

• Crops in : Harvest August to September.

Description

Tendersweet. Superior in both taste and texture, quicker to germinate and better vigour than other varieties. Produces 2-3, 18cm (7½in) cobs per plant, each with 16-18 rows of bright yellow tender sweet kernels. Flavour guide: rich and sugar-sweet. Long lasting flavour. Easy to grow. Isolation from other sweetcorn varieties not required.

Sowing Instructions

Sow April to May. Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost in 7.5cm (3in) pots. Apply a layer of compost or vermiculite, 1cm (½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 6-10 days.

Aftercare

Requires a fertile soil in a sunny position.

Nutritional Information

A typical sweetcorn cob contains less than 100 calories. Cobs are gluten-free and are a good source of fibre and Vitamin B.

Kitchen Notes

The traditional corn on the cobs are still a favourite, delicious when served with melted butter and a sprinkling of chopped herbs.