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5 Of The Best Sweetcorn Varieties You Can Sow Right Now

By Emily Peagram
10th April 2015

This sweet and juicy crop is a great vegetable to sow this month. The home grown version easily beats any you can find in the supermarket, and with a little bit of effort you can be rewarded with high yields this summer. Here are our top varieties to try.

1. ‘Lark’ F1 – A tendersweet variety that’s easy to germinate and provides tender cobs. There’s no need to isolate it as it can be wind pollinated beside other types of sweetcorn. Make sure to place it in fertile soil in a sunny position.

2. ‘Northern Extra Sweet’ F1 – This early crop is very reliable in British summers and is one of the sweetest. The plants grow to around 180cm tall and produce good-quality veg – it’s specifically suited to northern areas of the UK.

3. ‘Swift’ F1 – A vigorous and productive option with cobs that have up to three times the sugar content of other varieties. It will take around 16 weeks to mature and provide a bountiful harvest of veg.

4. ‘Mirai White’ M421 – Perfect if you’re looking to grow something more unusual. This crop will produce yields of white veg that will impress anyone at the dinner table. It’s an extra tender choice and can be eaten raw or cooked.

5. ‘Sundance’ F1 – Considered to be one of the best early maturing options in unpredictable summers. It’s a winner of a RHS Award of Garden Merit and is of normal sweetness. Deep freezing is a highly recommended form of storage if you experience a glut.