Sweet corn 'Nk 199 Hybrid Sweet Corn'

Allow 2 plants to grow together for support and better pollination.

Keep in mind when planting that Nk 199 Hybrid Sweet Corn 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.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.65 feet (50.8 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.99 inches (2.54 cm).

Seed directly outdoors in short rows, side by side, forming a square or block of plants. Sow 3 seeds together every 20 inches. When seedlings are 3 inches tall, thin to 2 seedlings every 20 inches.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Nk 199 Hybrid Sweet Corn is a tender plant.

Harvest when the silk turns brown and kernels spurt milk juice when punctured

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.