Syrian Sweet Corn seeds Heirloom Irish grown

A heirloom sweet corn from Syria

This traditional Syrian sweet corn variety was grown outdoors in Cork. Each plant can  grow up to 2m and produces 2 cobs varying in size with the most amazing corn silk colours, from red to white, testimony of its wide gene diversity. This sweet corn has a great taste when cooked. In Syria, this sweet corn is often sold in the streets either boiled, steamed or grilled. Amateur seeds grown and seed saved in Cork, Ireland and not for commercial use.

Scientific Name: zea mays

Plant Life Cycle: annual

Optimal Germination Temperature: 18-22°C

Germination time in days: 4 days at 26c while 22 days at low temp of 10c,

Indicative Days to maturity: 82 Days

Sunlight: Full sun

Soil requirement: Well drained and light

Sowing and cultivation: Sow directly in place, after the last frosts, 1 seed every 30 cm, in rows 70 cm apart. Cover the seeds with 3 cm of fine soil. Mound the feet when they reach 15 to 20 cm high.