graibeard's Sweet Corn (Jolly Roger) x 1
Plant: Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) | Variety: Jolly Roger
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Sown on the west side of the bed, where the Elephant garlic and purple striped were harvested from. Pumpkins have been sown a half metre further east (towards the middle).
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graibeard's Sweet Corn (Jolly Roger) Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Sweet corn 'Jolly Roger' normally tends to reach to a mature height of 2.00 metres [imperial: 6.50 feet] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Sweet corn 'Jolly Roger' likes a position of full sun light, which is a perfect fit for your garden.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (10) is within the ideal range for Sweet corn 'Jolly Roger'. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 11.
Sweet corn 'Jolly Roger' requires a soil ph of 6.5 - 7.5 meaning it does best in acidic to alkaline soil.
Corn Smut, Army Worms, European corn borer, and Earworms (corn) are common problems for Sweet corn so keep a note of any developing symptoms.
More information about Sweet Corn (Jolly Roger) is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Sweet Corn (Jolly Roger) Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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12 Jan 2009
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05 Jan 2009
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