Sweet corn 'Double Play'

Zea mays var. saccharata

How to grow Sweet corn 'Double Play'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Double Play is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Double Play needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Double Play from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Double Play

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Double Play is a tender plant.

Harvesting Double Play