Sweet corn 'Café F1' ( Zea mays ), offered by the seed company WH Perron
Sweet corn 'Café F1' is the first yellow corn in this class to be so early. With a maturity of only 68 days from sowing, it offers you sweet and tender 20 cm ears from the beginning of the season. Its exceptional taste and delicate texture make it a perfect choice for yellow corn lovers. The robust and well-formed plants produce well-filled ears, ideal for early and tasty harvests.
Maturity after sowing: 68 days
Number of rows: 14 to 16
Length of ears: 20 cm
Height of ears: 53 cm
Plant height: 1.75 m
Type: Yellow SESH2 (very sweet)
Formulation: Treated
Latin name: Zea mays
Companion plants: Pumpkin, squash, shelling bean, bush bean, parsley, climbing pea
Enemy plants: Swiss chard, beetroot, ground cherry, mint, rosemary, tomato
Cultivation method:
Sow 'Café F1' sweet corn seeds directly into the ground after the last frost, when the soil is well warmed (at least 15°C). Plant the seeds 2 to 3 cm deep, spacing the plants 25 to 30 cm apart in rows 60 to 75 cm apart. Grow this corn in a sunny location with organically rich, well-drained soil. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture. Harvest the cobs when they are well filled and the kernels are tender to the touch.
Start the season off right with 'Café F1' sweet corn, an early and delicious variety that will delight your taste buds from the start of summer!
