Sweetcorn for succession

[beverleyParticipant]

HI,

Someone recently posted a query about varieties of sweetcorn that would provide a succession – I have not been able to find the post.

In April, I sowed Special Swiss Sweetcorn (from the Real Seed Catalogue) – apparently unusual as it is open-pollinated. This was ready for harvest throughout August.

An early June sowing of Mr Fothergills Sweet Corn Mirai M160Y F1 is being harvested now.

Both varieties produced a succession – from each sowing of 16 or 25 plants, I have harvested 4-6 cobs per week.

I would do that again. The Swiss Sweetcorn was a bit hit and miss in terms of yield and quality, but this may have been due to the very hot weather in which I did not water it. I did water the Mirai diligently and this paid off in better quality cobs.

Cheers,
Beverley

[CleansweepParticipant]

By growing different varieties you have crops maturing at different times, thats one achievement. The F1 variety, by definition, will tend to produce a uniform crop all at once, which could be seen as both a pro and a con. Having all the crop ripened before frost enables you to freeze in one go, while enjoying some fresh. Well done.

[Author]

Posts