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Bimbo F1 Sweetcorn Seedlings
Bimbo F1 Sweetcorn Seedlings
The corn plants all arrived with yellowed leaves ... probably due to the delivery delays. Let's hope they will recover properly.
CLAUDE LESTERLIN, 09/05/2016
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The 'Bimbo' F1 sweet corn is an early hybrid variety that produces beautiful yellow cobs, approximately 17cm (7in) long. The corn kernels can be eaten raw in salads or grilled on the barbecue with a knob of butter! The plug plants of 'Bimbo' F1 sweet corn are produced using organic methods and should be planted in June and July. Harvesting takes place from July to October.
Sweet corn, also known as sweetcorn or sugar corn, is an annual grass plant belonging to the Poaceae family.
With stems reaching over 2 metres (7 feet) in height, sweet corn is interesting to grow along the edges of a vegetable garden to provide protection from the wind and some shade. It is important, however, to plant multiple rows of corn or grow them in a square to encourage good pollination. The pollen from the male flowers (at the top of the stem) will fall onto the female flowers located lower on the stem. This fertilization can occur naturally with the wind or intentionally by shaking the plants.
Sweet corn varieties can be consumed raw in salads, boiled, roasted in the oven, or grilled on the barbecue. Other varieties, known as "popping corn," can be used to make popcorn. Energetic and nutritious, sweet corn is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins A, B, C, E, and minerals (magnesium, phosphorus, potassium).
Harvesting: Sweet corn cobs should be harvested from July to October. Regular observation of the cobs will help determine the right time to harvest. The cobs are ripe when the silks (long hairs) start to turn brown. The kernels should be well-formed but still tender and milky when crushed. Cut the corn cob with secateurs or twist it off by hand.
Storage: After harvesting, remove the green husk that surrounds the cobs. Freshly picked corn cobs should be consumed promptly to prevent the kernels from becoming too starchy. For longer storage, you can preserve the corn or freeze it.
Gardening tip: Practice the "three sisters" cultivation: corn, beans, and squash. When the corn plants reach a height of 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in), sow 2 to 3 climbing bean seeds and 2 squash seeds at the base of each corn plant. The corn will serve as a trellis for the climbing beans, and the beans will provide the nitrogen needed by the corn. Planting squash will help control weeds and keep the soil cool.
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Maize thrives in the sun, in loose and rich soil. Add compost in the previous autumn.
Initially, allow the plug plants to grow by transplanting them into trays or buckets with a diameter of 8 to 13cm (3 to 5in), filled with compost. Place them in a warm and bright location. Water regularly.
In the ground, space the plants 20cm (8in) apart in the row and 70cm (28in) between rows. Dig a hole, place the root ball and cover with fine soil. Firmly press down and water to keep the soil moist.
When the maize reaches about 30cm (12in) in height, mound it up to a height of 10cm (4in) to promote anchoring in the soil.
Weeding and mulching will be necessary. Make sure to weed on the surface as maize roots are shallow. Maize needs to be watered regularly, about once a week if it doesn't rain. The rotation between 2 maize crops is about 4 years.
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.