Sweet Corn - Ovation F1, Mr Fothergill's

Applause F1 Sweet Corn. A 'sugary enhanced' variety of fast growing, long sweet cobs with good tolerance of common rust which helps to keep plants healthy, particularly in wet summers. 8in ear length and 16 rows of tender and juicy supersweet kernels.

Attributes

Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Direct Seed
Growth Habit: Sturdy
Days to Emergence: 6 - 8
Days to Harvest 75
Height: 1 - 2m (3 - 6ft)

How to Grow

When planting in rows, space the seed 10-15cm (4-6in) apart, later thinning to 20-30cm (8-12in) apart with the rows 55-75cm (22-30in) apart. To ensure proper pollination, plant at least 3 to 4 rows. Corn can also be planted with 3 to 4 seeds per hill in hills spaced 30cm (12in) apart. Work in a good general vegetable fertilizer at planting, keep weeds under control and the soil evenly watered through the season. Sow only when soils have warmed to 18 C. Some years this happens in mid May, other years we need to wait until late May or early June.