(Zea mays)
Early cropping and terrific taste.
When to plant: Early Spring to Summer.
How to grow: Sow 2.5cm (1") deep in final position, spacing seeds 25cm (10")apart. Grow in 2 metre rows, 50cm (20") apart. Keep moist. For succession, plant next crop when first plants are 20cm (8") tall. Water regularly, particularly in hot weather. Grow in a sunny position, sheltered from the wind, ideally in a well drained soil which has been enriched with well-rooted manure or compost. Fertilise well.
Harvest: 12 Weeks.
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