Sweetcorn 'Seville'
Zea mays var. saccharata 'Seville'
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
4a-11b
USDA zone
-34°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2m | Max | 50cm |
50cm | Min | 20cm |
1 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
Sweetcorn 'Seville' Overview
Sweetcorn is a large annual vegetable that needs lots of water, added plant food and direct sun. Starch in sweet corn is converted into sugar more readily than in maize which is a close relative. These plants require plenty of space in the vegetable garden. They will quickly grow to about 2 meters high. The cultivar 'Seville' is a late-season variety that produces a high-quality cobs in cool weather. It is a strong cultivar with good emergence.
Common problems with Sweetcorn 'Seville'
Wireworm, stalk borers and black beetles are the most found insect pests on corn. Control with insecticide and keep the area weed free.
Sweetcorn 'Seville' Companion Plants
How to harvest Sweetcorn 'Seville'
The cobs will be ready to harvest 70 - 80 days after sowing. The 'beard' usually dries and looks brown. To harvest a cob, grasp it firmly, bend it down and pull toward the ground with a twisting motion. Husk and cook or freeze immediately for best quality. Husks can be shredded and then composted or dug back into the garden soil.
How to propagate Sweetcorn 'Seville'
Seed
Sowing time best during Spring and Summer. Sow the sweetcorn and maize in blocks rather than rows for effective wind pollination. Sowing depth between 40 - 50 mm and germination time is 5 - 7 days.
Special features of Sweetcorn 'Seville'
Crop rotation
Heavy Feeder
Attractive leaves
Light to a medium thick stem with long green leaves
Wet sites
Hedge plant
Often used to screen vegetable gardens.
Other uses of Sweetcorn 'Seville'
Edible
It is best to steam or grill corn on the cob to get its full nutritional benefits.