Sweet Corn – SWEETCORN -ELAN F1

Description

Sweet Corn – SWEETCORN -ELAN F1

Sweet Corn – SWEETCORN -ELAN F1 . One of the earliest maturing SU varieties available producing reliable heavy crops on 1.5m – 1.7m plants. Yield averages 2 cobs per plant with 16 kernel rows of excellent sweet flavour.

Cultivation advice 

• Ensure the growing location has good drainage and enough humus to ensure the ground will not dry too quickly.
• Sow in early spring under cover in 3in pots 1in deep for the earliest crop at a minimum temp of 50F, warmth will aid germination rates. Harden off before planting out.
• Alternatively sow directly outside in late spring allowing 18in between plants and 18in between rows.
• Sweet corn must be planted in blocks, not as a single row to ensure good pollination.
• Cover any roots that appear at the base with mulch or old compost to retain moisture.
• Do not allow the crop to dry out during hot weather whilst flowering.
• Each plant will produce 1-2 cobs, test for ripeness when the silks have turned chocolate brown.
• A creamy liquid should come from the grains when squeezed, when fully ripe.