& Sweetcorn Golden Gate 1 Seed Packet

‘Golden gate’ truly speaks for itself, due to the glorious shade of golden yellow these cobs produce! The taste is super sweet with a smooth crunchy texture, perfect for boiling and adding butter or barbequing on a hot summer’s day. An excellent choice for growing in cool or wet soils for all stages and abilities of gardening!Sow April to May. Sow seed 4cm (1.5in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of free draining seed com-post. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at a tempera-ture of 18-20C (64-68F) until after germination which takes 7-10 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed, sow 2 seeds, 5cm (2in) deep, 23cm (9in) apart, and in rows about 45cm (18in) apart. Thin out to the strongest seedling.Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost has passed.Water sweetcorn plants regularly until established, particularly during dry periods. Provide a thick mulch of organic matter around the base of the plants to help conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. Sweetcorn plants are shallow rooted so take care when hoeing to prevent root damage. Harvest sweetcorn cobs when the silky tassles at the end of the cob have turned brown. Peel back the sheath of the cob slightly and press the corn kernels with a fingernail until liquid squeezes out. If liquid is milky coloured then the cob is ripe, if clear then it is under-ripe.Product Specifications:. Position: Full sun, sun or semi shade. Height: Up to 200cm (79in) when fully established. Spread: Up to 45cm (18in) when fully established. Supplied as 1 packet of 35 seeds. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes. Features: Glorious golden yellow sweetcorn! Crunchy, super sweet and delicious! Long and large sweet cobs! (22cm – 8in) Half-hardy annual sweetcorn seeds - supplied as 1 packet of 35 seeds- Sweetcorn Golden Gate Specifications: Model Number: KA2680