DESCRIPTION
RHS Award.
Mid-season variety with a clean tidy habit and excellent husk protection. Outstanding sweet flavour from 19-20cm (8in) long cobs with 14-16 rows of kernels per cob.
Pack size: 50 Seeds
WHEN TO SOW
April to May.
WHERE TO SOW
Early sowings can be made into pots or modules under glass at 21 degrees C. Later sowings can be made direct into growing site, sowing 2 seeds per sowing station. Sow in blocks as below.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Pot raised seedlings should be gradually hardened off in a cold frame before transplanting into the plot once all risk of frost has passed. Plant in blocks, spacing plants 45cm (18in) apart each way to aid pollination by wind.
HANDY TIP
Cobs are ready to harvest when the end tassels turn brown. Delicious eaten straight from the plant or cooked and served with a little melted butter.
KINGS SAY
An excellent source of vitamins A, B and C. Gluten free with a good supply of dietry fibre and protein.