Zea mays saccharata - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Sweetcorn (Zea mays) forms seeds that have a floury flavour and can be harvested as early as July. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of the Sweetcorn.

Bulletpoints
* mealy in flavour

Leaves
The leaves of the Sweetcorns are grey-green.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Seed
Sowing outdoors in May.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Prefers humus-rich soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
Sowing outdoors: May.

Care
It is advisable to dig irrigation trenches between the rows, as many vegetables should not be watered from above. In addition: Regular weeding prevents weeds from taking over the vegetables.

Fruit
The seeds have a mealy flavour. Ripening time from July.

Use
Privacy screen, cottage garden, vegetable garden, consumption