Sweet Corn Miracle F1

Botanical Name: Zea mays

8 grams
Availability: Unavailable online
NZD 5.15

Sweet corn was grown by several Native American tribes, who passed it onto European settlers. A naturally occurring ‘sugary  enhanced’ gene produces very sweet, tender, large cobs with lots of fine kernels per cob. Enjoy steamed or add to stews, rice, risottos, soups and pasta.

Product Specifications
How To Grow

Sow 2.5cm (1in) deep into growing position, a sunny position that offers shelter from strong winds. Cover in fine soil and firm down gently. Keep moist. Grow in 2m (6.5ft) rows, 50cm (20in) apart. Water regularly, particularly in hot weather. For succession, follow up sowing should occur when first plants are 20cm (8in) tall. Harvest: 12-16 weeks from sowing

When To Plant Spring to Summer, later in warm areas.
Harvest 16 weeks
When to Sow/Plant Spring, Summer
Soil Type fertile, well drained
Important Note These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour.

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If you are not completely satisfied with these seeds Mr. Fothergill's will gladly replace them for free. Performance subject to growing conditions.

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Recipe

Vegetable Kebabs

Vegetable Kebabs

Ingredients

  • 1 red capsicum, diced
  • 1 yellow capsicum, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 eggplant, diced
  • 1 corn cob, sliced
  • Marinade:
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Olive oil
  • Mixed herbs (thyme, oregano), chopped finely
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill.
  2. Take all prepared meat and vegetables and alternately put onto scewers. Brush with marinade on all sides.
  3. Place kebabs onto the grill and cook, turning occasionally and brushing with marinade until golden.