sweet corn 'Lark'
sweet corn
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- size:
- approx 30 seeds
- available within:
- 2-3 days
Description:
Sweetcorn Lark is a tendersweet variety giving superior sweetness with a softer, less chewy texture than supersweets, making kernels more pleasurable to eat as well as easier to digest. Improved germination adds to the appeal. Sweetcorn Lark can be also grown with other varieties, so there is no need to isolate. Requires a fertile soil in a sunny position.
Sowing Instructions:
Sow seeds April to May 4cm (1½ inches) deep in 7.5cm (3 inch) pots of free draining compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 18-20C (64-68F) until after germination which takes 7 to 10 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.
Seeds can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed, sow 2 seeds 5cm (2 inches) deep, 23cm (9 inches) apart, and in rows 45cm (18 inches) apart. Thin out to the strongest seedling.
Growing Instructions:
Gradually acclimatise indoor grown plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost.
Aftercare:
Keep well watered, and mulch during dry periods.
Nutritional Information:
A typical sweetcorn cob contains less than 100 calories. Cobs are gluten-free and are a good source of fibre and Vitamin B.
Kitchen Notes:
Straight from the plant as the cobs are tender and sweet.
