To harvest sweet corn throughout the summer, plant a block approximately every two weeks. Check the seed packet to determine how long the corn needs to ripen to maturity, so you aren’t planting ...

Never use fresh manure during the growing season, as it could contain harmful bacteria or viable weed seeds. Sweet corn should be planted in an area of the garden which receives direct sunlight ...

Sweet corn can be grown from seed at home easily, as long as you have a sunny site available. After germination, corn can even withstand light frosts, making it a very forgiving vegetable to grow ...

Even better, you plant it late in the season, so you’re unlikely to miss the timing. Plus, most nurseries only carry standard sweet yellow corn. With seeds you get access to more interesting ...

We also share tips about sowing sweetcorn, how to plant it and how and when to harvest. Sow in April into deep, 7cm pots or Rootrainers to reduce root disturbance later on. Use a Best Buy compost for ...