Sweet corn 'Sweet Temptation'

Zea mays var. saccharata

How to grow Sweet corn 'Sweet Temptation'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Sweet Temptation is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Sweet Temptation 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 Sweet Temptation from seed

Look to ensure a distance 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Sweet Temptation

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

Harvesting Sweet Temptation