Planting out sweetcorn?

[Raindancer411]

Hi All

As it is nearly May and the weather seems to be ok in the S.E, what are peoples opinions of planting out the sweetcorn?

[veggielover]

i've put some of mine out........ but just 3 at the mo, seem to be doing ok,

[Mi Jardín]

I've been wondering the same thing...watching with interest!

[Creemteez]

Just potted mine up yesterday after chitting. Hopefully by the time they are a decent size I won't have to worry about frost!

[jimbojetset]

yep tentatively put four out today, and some runners and a squash
think i might be pushing it a bit though!

[realfood]

I would have thought that it is far too early even in the South. I would get them covered with a cloche to protect against frosts or even cold nights.

[rogesse]

It's been unseasonally warm so I hope I haven't been lulled into a false sense of security but a tray of mine are braving it outside tonight. I like to 'push the envelope' with sweetcorn and most years I've been successful getting decent cobs when neighbours who obey the rules have not - think of it as an adventure!

[Demeter]

Mine are currently being hardened off but coming indoors at night.

I have been eyeing the local hawthorns and although the buds are getting fat they are not in flower quite yet - soon though! - and then all my tender stuff will start going out (at least, anything I can resow if I get caught out! there are a few things that will be kept back a bit longer!)

[Growem]

Okay, you've all convinced me, I'll plant mine tomorrow. I was being a good girl and waiting, but it seems like there's no time like the present.

[Jameslovell]

How big are your sweetcorn plants?

[Growem]

Mine? Mine are still in seed form! Hahaha. I had no room to start them earlier and coddle them.

[BumbleB]

is it too late to start sweetcorn? just realised I have some room but need to get some seed - if its not tooooo late?

[Jameslovell]

Oh, lol.
Mine are about 2" tall at the moment.
I don't think it is too late to sow, but I wouldn't leave it much longer. Protect the seedlings if they are still at risk of frost.

[Demeter]

Mine are mostly about 5" to 6" tall (there are a couple of late-starters)

It is by no means too late to sow more. I plan a second sowing before the end of the month and a third sowing in mid May. If you are up north and have a shorter growing season you might want to get your finger out though and sow fairly soon?

[BumbleB]

Great, thanks, will get some seed tomorrow and make a start.