shrivelled-sweetcorn
Sweetcorn or maize, (Latin name – Zea mays) does not always grow well in vegetable
gardens in the north of the UK.
Sweetcorn should receive at least eight hours of sunlight a day, so it needs a sunny site in the vegetable garden. Cold winds will slow growth, as sweetcorn is originally a sub-tropical plant, and likes to be warm.
The site should be protected from strong winds, as the tall plants are easily blown over.
Sweet corn requires frequent watering to produce full, healthy ears. Once the tassels appear, the sweetcorn needs at least one inch of water per week. It is important that the soil does not dry out between watering, so in a dry period the corn needs more frequent watering. The corn will not be able to fill out if it does not receive sufficient water and, as a result, the seeds will be small and shrivelled.
To grow sweetcorn successfully in the vegetable garden, it must receive sufficient sun, warmth and water.
Click the link for more information on growing sweetcorn in the vegetable garden.
growing sweetcorn in containers
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