Sweet corn 'Delectable'

Zea mays var. saccharata

How to grow Sweet corn 'Delectable'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Delectable is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Delectable in loamy and clay soil with a ph of between 6.5 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Delectable 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). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Delectable

As Delectable is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Delectable