PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT – Flint SWEETCORN Fiesta – 30 Finest Seeds
£3.09
Planting Depth: 2-4″ Soil Temp. for Germ.: 60-85°F Days to Germ.: 4-12 Plant Spacing:12-18″ Days to Maturity: 80-100 Location: Full Sun Ensure the growing location has good drainage and enough humus to ensure the ground will not dry too quickly.
Sow in early spring under cover in 3in pots 1in deep for the earliest crop at a minimum temp of 60F, warmth will aid germination rates. Harden off before planting out. Alternatively sow directly outside in late spring (May onwards) allowing 12-18in between plants and 18in between rows. Corn must be planted in blocks, not as a single row to ensure good pollination.
Cover any roots that appear at the base with mulch or old compost to retain moisture. Do not allow the crop to dry out during hot weather whilst flowering. These do need a long season to enable the cobs to start drying on the plants.
Why we picked this
Product Details
The Flint Sweetcorn Fiesta is a traditional Indian corn variety known for its vibrant ears featuring bright kernels in multiple colors, including red, blue, purple, yellow, gold, black, and white. While these kernels are edible, they are not as sweet as modern yellow hybrids. This corn grows vigorously, reaching heights of up to 2 meters. To achieve optimal growth, it is essential to plant the seeds early in the season.
- Planting depth: 2-4 inches
- Soil temperature for germination: 60-85°F
- Days to maturity: 80-100
- Full sun location required
Ensure that the growing area has good drainage and sufficient humus to prevent the soil from drying out too quickly. Proper care will yield a colorful and unique corn crop.
Pros & Cons
- Vibrant and colorful kernels
- Can be used as ornamental corn
- Grows vigorously up to 2 meters
- Suitable for full sun locations
- Not as sweet as modern hybrids
- Requires a long growing season
- Needs careful watering during hot weather
£3.09



