Sweet corn 'sunrise'

Zea mays var. saccharata

How to grow Sweet corn 'sunrise'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. sunrise is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. sunrise needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing sunrise from seed

Aim to sow 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 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 sunrise about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting sunrise

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

Harvesting sunrise