Sweet corn

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Germination
Sweetcorn can easily be germinated by placing a sheet of kitchen towel onto a plate, scattering the seeds ontop and then pouring warm water ontop until the kitchen towel is saturated, but there is no excess water. Then cover the plate with cling film and store in a warm area. Seeds are ready for transplanting once a green shoot can be clearly seen and a white root has grown.

Growing Conditions
Grow in full sun where shelter from strong winds is provided. Give it a home in a bed dug to at least a spade's depth to accommodate the deep roots. It is not too particular about the soil type, but avoid clay. For best results incorporate plenty of organic matter and one handful of bonemeal per square meter (3ft) in March.

Sweetcorn pollinates best when grown in a block so for planting an area of 1.2m (4 ft) square is ideal.

Varieties
Minipop - A variety bred specifically to produce mini sweetcorn cobs