Sweet corn 'Triple Play'

Zea mays var. saccharata

How to grow Sweet corn 'Triple Play'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Triple 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. Triple Play requires a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.5 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Triple 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 Triple Play about 14 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Triple Play

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

Harvesting Triple Play