Sweet Corn Seeds (SUMMER)

5 seeds in the pack.

Sweet Corn (Zea mays saccharate) is a popular summer crop known for its tender, juicy, and naturally sweet kernels. Ideal for home gardens, farms, and commercial cultivation, these seeds produce high-yielding, healthy corn plants packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for fresh consumption, cooking, and canning.

Sowing/Planting Season:

• Best sown during spring to early summer (February to May).

• Harvest occurs in summer (June to August) depending on variety and growing conditions.

Growing Instructions:

1. Soil Preparation:

   • Choose fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or farmyard manure.

   • Maintain soil pH between 6.0 - 7.5 for optimum growth.

2. Sowing Seeds:

   • Sow seeds 2 - 3 cm deep in rows.

   • Maintain spacing of 20 - 30 cm between plants and 60 - 75 cm between rows.

3. Watering:

   • Water regularly, especially during dry periods.

   • Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.

4. Sunlight:

   • Requires full sun for strong growth and maximum yield.

5. Fertilization:

   • Apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer during vegetative growth.

   • Additional phosphorus and potassium help in better cob development.

Usage:

• Ideal for home gardens, commercial farms, and small-scale cultivation.

• Perfect for fresh eating, steaming, boiling, roasting, or making corn-based dishes.

• Can be used for animal feed after harvesting if needed.

Benefits:

• Produces high-yielding, sweet, and tender kernels.

• Rich source of carbohydrates, fiber, and essential nutrients.

• Improves soil structure when grown in rotation with other crops.

• Easy to grow with proper care and irrigation.