{"product_id":"sweet-corn-seeds","title":"Sweet Corn F1 Hybrid - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Corn F1 Hybrid - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150-200 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular; keep soil evenly moist, especially at tasselling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam high in organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy feeder; nitrogen-rich compost or manure plus side-dressing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Fresh kernels are boiled or roasted as bhutta, added to soups, salads, pulao and snacks, or creamed. Picked young and eaten the same day, home-grown sweet corn is far sweeter than store cobs.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;2-3 cm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; directly where they will grow, spacing plants \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;20-25 cm apart in blocks of at least 3-4 short rows\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; for proper wind pollination. Germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-10 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; in warm soil. Earth up the base for support and water consistently once tassels appear. Cobs are ready to harvest in \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;70-90 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;, when silks turn brown and a pressed kernel releases milky juice.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow sweet corn seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow sweet corn in spring (February to March) and again with the onset of the monsoon (June to July). It needs warm soil above 18 degrees C, so avoid the peak cold of winter in northern India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does sweet corn take to harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet corn is ready about 70 to 90 days after sowing. Pick the cobs when the silks turn brown and a kernel pressed with a nail releases a milky liquid, then cook them the same day for best sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054483112182,"sku":"SED-VEG-SWEET-001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-sweet-corn-f1-hybrid-vegetable-seeds-16969123987596.jpg?v=1782716102","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/sweet-corn-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}