If you haven’t eaten a steaming hot corn on the cob on a beautiful rainy day, you are missing out on a happy experience. In addition to being a treat to your taste buds, sweetcorn is also rich in essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and is a great source of fibre as well.
Lights, Water, Action
Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!
Light
Full Sunlight
Watering
Alternate (winter), everyday (summer)
Where to grow
Balcony or terrace
Time Till Harvest
11-12 weeks
Seasonal Information
All seasons
Growth stages
One step at a time, with a lil water and light.
Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil
Space the seedlings at 60cm by 30cm
Germination will take place in 6-8 days
Harvest in 80-90 days from sowing
Sow, Grow, Reap
Good things take time and care
Sowing
Sweetcorn seeds can be sown throughout the year.
Sweetcorn seeds can be sown directly in raised beds, or in containers.
Choose a container with minimum depth of 8-12 inches and width according to space available.Make sure that the container of your choice has uniform drainage holes at the bottom.
Fill your container with proper potting layers and selected growing medium.
Ideal sowing medium to grow sweetcorn seeds is 2 part garden soil & 1 part any organic manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part coco peat & 1 part Vermicompost.
Plant 2 seeds per spot at a distance of 3 x 3 inches.
Push the seeds inside the medium with your finger and cover them completely with surrounding soil.
Water the sown seed bed immediately by a light shower using a watering can.
Caring
Sweetcorn seeds will germinate within the first 6 - 8 days.
Tiny seedlings will be visible at this point.
After the second week, cut off the smaller. lagging seedlings with a pair of scissors & keep only one seedling per hole.
Sweetcorn needs full sunlight. Make your raised beds in a bright sunny spot and keep the Sweet Corn container under open sunlight.
Water your potted Sweet Corn plant every day in summer & every alternate day in winter. Water near the soil in the form of a light shower using a watering can. For your raised beds you can use a drip irrigation system.
Add good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio before sowing seeds. Organic fertilizer can be well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, compost or vermicompost.
When the sweetcorn plant is more than 60 days old, Provide 1 tablespoon of 15:15:15 (NPK) fertilizer per plant or mix handful of Vermicompost in the soil around each plant.
Check for early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. If you notice any such symptoms, spray your plant with appropriate medicines.
By the third month, your sweetcorn/maize plant will start flowering.
Maize cobs can be harvested after 80-90 days from seed sowing.
Note: Male flowers are formed on Top & female flowers are formed on plant at axis of leave. Maize cobs are formed on female flowers only after successful wind pollination.
Common Problems
Why is my corn not producing ears? There are a few reasons why your sweetcorn is not producing ears. Pest infestation, diseases, improper watering or spacing can all be the reason why your sweetcorn is not producing ears. Plant your seeds3 x 3 inches apart and make sure you are watering your plant adequately. When the sweetcorn plant is more than 60 days old, Provide 1 tablespoon of 15:15:15 (NPK) fertilizer per plant or mix handful of Vermicompost in the soil around each plant. And always check for early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. If you notice any such symptoms, spray your plant with appropriate medicines. Why is my sweetcorn not flowering? Water, sunlight and temperature changes are three factors that affect the blooms of your sweetcorn plant. Too much or too little water, cold drafts or insufficient light can all lead to failure in blooming. Why are my sweetcorn seeds not germinating? Improper growing conditions like over watering/ under watering, not enough sunlight or sowing in the seeds too deep can all affect the germination process of your sweetcorn seeds. Make sure you are following the sowing and growing instructions correctly to ensure successful germination.
Spill the tea
All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended
Plants with benefits
We all love sweetcorn for its taste, but this grain apart from tasting delicious is rich in antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Sweetcorn contains a good amount of complex carbohydrates which can give you a good boost of energy. Sweetcorn is also rich in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C which together help your body fight various diseases. Corn is also rich in vitamin B12, iron and folic acid which can help in production of red blood cells. Because of the iron content, sweetcorn is also good for anaemic patients.
What you get
Corn is packed with fibre, minerals and vitamins. It is high in complex carbohydrates but low in protein and fats. Sweetcorn is rich in vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium and potassium. Sweetcorn also contains a number of essential antioxidants and plant compound which offer a number of health benefits.
Green trivia
1.Around 10,000 years ago, corn was first cultivated in parts of Mexico and Central America.
2.Native Americans used sweetcorn leaves as chewing gum.
3.There is one silk strand for per kernel on the cob.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I water my sweetcorn?
Water your potted Sweet Corn plant every day in summer & every alternate day in winter. Water near the soil in the form of a light shower using a watering can. For your raised beds you can use a drip irrigation system.
How much sunlight does sweetcorn need?
Sweetcorn needs full sunlight. Make your raised beds in a bright sunny spot and keep the Sweet Corn container under open sunlight.
Do I need to fertilise sweetcorn?
When the sweetcorn plant is more than 60 days old, Provide 1 tablespoon of 15:15:15 (NPK) fertilizer per plant or mix handful of Vermicompost in the soil around each plant. Also, before sowing sweetcorn seeds, add a good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio. Organic fertilizer can be well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, compost or vermicompost.
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If you haven’t eaten a steaming hot corn on the cob on a beautiful rainy day, you are missing out on a happy experience. In addition to being a treat to your taste buds, sweetcorn is also rich in essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and is a great source of fibre as well. 44.8https://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/s/w/sweet-corn_1.jpghttps://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/s/w/sweet-corn-left.pnghttps://media.ugaoo.com/catalog/product/s/w/sweet-corn-right.pngadd-to-cartNoAll Seasons, Monsoon, Summer, Winter90-120 days<a href="/buy-seeds-online-india/vegetable-seeds-online.html">Vegetable Seeds</a><section class="growthStages section-container">
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<h2>Growth stages</h2>
<p>One step at a time, with a lil water and light.</p>
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<p>Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil</p>
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<div class="asideSection pure-u-lg-1-4 pure-u-md-1-3 pure-u-sm-1-3 pure-u-1-1"><img title="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" src="/media/wysiwyg/spacing_icon.png" alt="Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight" />
<p>Space the seedlings at 60cm by 30cm</p>
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<p>Germination will take place in 6-8 days</p>
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<p>Harvest in 80-90 days from sowing</p>
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<h2>Spill the tea</h2>
<p>All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended</p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/sweetcorn_hwh1.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>Plants with benefits</h2>
<p>We all love sweetcorn for its taste, but this grain apart from tasting delicious is rich in antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Sweetcorn contains a good amount of complex carbohydrates which can give you a good boost of energy. Sweetcorn is also rich in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C which together help your body fight various diseases. Corn is also rich in vitamin B12, iron and folic acid which can help in production of red blood cells. Because of the iron content, sweetcorn is also good for anaemic patients. </p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgShow"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/sweetcorn_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>What you get</h2>
<p>Corn is packed with fibre, minerals and vitamins. It is high in complex carbohydrates but low in protein and fats. Sweetcorn is rich in vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium and potassium. Sweetcorn also contains a number of essential antioxidants and plant compound which offer a number of health benefits. </p>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1 mobileImgHide"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/sweetcorn_hwh2.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<div class="asideSection healthier1"><img title="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." src="/media/wysiwyg/sweetcorn_hwh3.jpg" alt="Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil." /></div>
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<h2>Green trivia</h2>
<p><b>1.</b>Around 10,000 years ago, corn was first cultivated in parts of Mexico and Central America.</p>
<p><b>2.</b>Native Americans used sweetcorn leaves as chewing gum.</p>
<p><b>3.</b>There is one silk strand for per kernel on the cob.</p>
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<h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>
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<h2>How often should I water my sweetcorn?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Water your potted Sweet Corn plant every day in summer & every alternate day in winter. Water near the soil in the form of a light shower using a watering can. For your raised beds you can use a drip irrigation system.</p>
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<h2>How much sunlight does sweetcorn need?<span></span></h2>
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<p>Sweetcorn needs full sunlight. Make your raised beds in a bright sunny spot and keep the Sweet Corn container under open sunlight.</p>
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<h2>Do I need to fertilise sweetcorn?<span></span></h2>
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<p> When the sweetcorn plant is more than 60 days old, Provide 1 tablespoon of 15:15:15 (NPK) fertilizer per plant or mix handful of Vermicompost in the soil around each plant. Also, before sowing sweetcorn seeds, add a good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio. Organic fertilizer can be well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, compost or vermicompost.</p>
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<h2>Sow, Grow, Reap</h2>
<p>Good things take time and care</p>
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<h3>Sowing</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sweetcorn seeds can be sown throughout the year.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sweetcorn seeds can be sown directly in raised beds, or in containers.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Choose a container with minimum depth of 8-12 inches and width according to space available.Make sure that the container of your choice has uniform drainage holes at the bottom.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Fill your container with proper potting layers and selected growing medium.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Ideal sowing medium to grow sweetcorn seeds is 2 part garden soil & 1 part any organic manure or 1 part garden soil, 1 part coco peat & 1 part Vermicompost.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Plant 2 seeds per spot at a distance of 3 x 3 inches.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Push the seeds inside the medium with your finger and cover them completely with surrounding soil.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water the sown seed bed immediately by a light shower using a watering can.</li></p>
</ul>
</div>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/growing.jpg" alt="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium" title="Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium">
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<h3>Caring</h3>
<ul>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sweetcorn seeds will germinate within the first 6 - 8 days.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Tiny seedlings will be visible at this point.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">After the second week, cut off the smaller. lagging seedlings with a pair of scissors & keep only one seedling per hole.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Sweetcorn needs full sunlight. Make your raised beds in a bright sunny spot and keep the Sweet Corn container under open sunlight. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Water your potted Sweet Corn plant every day in summer & every alternate day in winter. Water near the soil in the form of a light shower using a watering can. For your raised beds you can use a drip irrigation system.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Add good quality organic manure in the soil with 2:1 ratio before sowing seeds. Organic fertilizer can be well rotten cow dung manure, farmyard manure, compost or vermicompost.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">When the sweetcorn plant is more than 60 days old, Provide 1 tablespoon of 15:15:15 (NPK) fertilizer per plant or mix handful of Vermicompost in the soil around each plant.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Check for early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. If you notice any such symptoms, spray your plant with appropriate medicines.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">By the third month, your sweetcorn/maize plant will start flowering. </li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Maize cobs can be harvested after 80-90 days from seed sowing.</li></p>
<p><li style="list-style: disc;">Note: Male flowers are formed on Top & female flowers are formed on plant at axis of leave. Maize cobs are formed on female flowers only after successful wind pollination.</li></p>
</ul>
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<h3>Common Problems</h3>
<p><b>Why is my corn not producing ears?</b><br>
<span> There are a few reasons why your sweetcorn is not producing ears. Pest infestation, diseases, improper watering or spacing can all be the reason why your sweetcorn is not producing ears. Plant your seeds3 x 3 inches apart and make sure you are watering your plant adequately. When the sweetcorn plant is more than 60 days old, Provide 1 tablespoon of 15:15:15 (NPK) fertilizer per plant or mix handful of Vermicompost in the soil around each plant. And always check for early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. If you notice any such symptoms, spray your plant with appropriate medicines.</span><br>
<b>Why is my sweetcorn not flowering?</b><br>
<span>Water, sunlight and temperature changes are three factors that affect the blooms of your sweetcorn plant. Too much or too little water, cold drafts or insufficient light can all lead to failure in blooming. </span><br>
<b>Why are my sweetcorn seeds not germinating?</b><br>
<span>Improper growing conditions like over watering/ under watering, not enough sunlight or sowing in the seeds too deep can all affect the germination process of your sweetcorn seeds. Make sure you are following the sowing and growing instructions correctly to ensure successful germination. </span></p>
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<h2>Lights, Water, Action</h2>
<p>Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!</p>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/light_icon.png" title="Bright Indirect Sunlight" alt="Bright Indirect Sunlight">
<h4>Light </h4>
<p>Full Sunlight</p>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/watering_icon.png"" title="Water Once A Week" alt="Water Once A Week">
<h4>Watering</h4>
<p>Alternate (winter), everyday (summer)</p>
</li>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/wheretogrow_icon.png" title="Indoor" alt="Indoor">
<h4>Where to grow</h4>
<p>Balcony or terrace</p>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/timetillharvest_icon.png" title="Average Warmth" alt="Average Warmth">
<h4>Time Till Harvest </h4>
<p>11-12 weeks</p>
</li>
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<img src="/media/wysiwyg/seasonalinformation_icon.png" title="Low Maintenance" alt="Low Maintenance">
<h4>Seasonal Information</h4>
<p>All seasons</p>
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