Latin name£ºZea Mays L.
Ó¢ÎÄÃû£ºSweet corn
Sweet Corn Agnes
Sweetcorn Agnes plants grow up to 160 -180 cm height. They produce 260 g, 18-20 cm long yellow sweet cobs. They have good fertility in unfavourable weather conditions.
Plot Type:Outdoor plot
Class:Very early Maincrop Vegetable
Where To Sow: Early sowings indoor or under cloches in pots, later sowings direct into growing site 2 seeds per station spacing 45cm between plants in a block formation.
What To Do Next: Thin to strongest seedling. Transplant indoor sowings when all chance of frost has passed. Plant in squares of one to each corner 45cm apart.
Handy Tip: If block formula not possible, make 2 long rows to ensure successful cross pollination.
Nutritional Value: A good source of pro-vitamin A, vitamins B and C. Gluten-free and a good supply of fibre and protein
Companion Plants: Beans, Cucumber, Pea, Potato, Pumpkin, Squash. Avoid Tomato.
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