Sweet corn 'Butterscotch'

Zea mays var. saccharata

How to grow Sweet corn 'Butterscotch'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Butterscotch is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Butterscotch needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Butterscotch from seed

Sow 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 7.8 inches (20.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 21°C / 70°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Butterscotch about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Butterscotch

Butterscotch is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Butterscotch