Sweet corn

[Spunky]

Realistically is it worth having a go next year? I've never tried it before and know it's going to take up a bit of space and cast a nice shadow over my already limited space
I've bought some early northern seeds even though I'm in Bristol so don't know if that would help
What do you think after a couple of years of growing all sorts I'm trying to be a bit more sensible and use the space for veg that I want to eat and I know I stand a bit of a chance of actually producing......

[daviddevantnhisspiritwife]

Well, you've purchased the seed. I shouldn't think you'll have too much trouble growing some in Bristol. It's all down to your personal priorities and space.

I grew a block this year and it was rubbish - but that was down to a number of factors of my own doing. I started it in modules and didn't get them in the ground quick enough. When I did get them in the ground I only had a pretty shady space left and they did not like it (unsurprisingly).

Having said that, I will grow it next year, as I like it. I will just be more careful and prepared (hahahah).

[Veggielot]

I managed to grow sweetcorn in Blackpool so you should be fine in Bristol. If you are short of space you can other veg in the same area.

[daviddevantnhisspiritwife]

^ You could try the 3 sisters thingy. Peas, Sweetcorn, Courgettes?

[Dorothy rouse]

Realistically is it worth having a go next year? I've never tried it before and know it's going to take up a bit of space and cast a nice shadow over my already limited space
I've bought some early northern seeds even though I'm in Bristol so don't know if that would help
What do you think after a couple of years of growing all sorts I'm trying to be a bit more sensible and use the space for veg that I want to eat and I know I stand a bit of a chance of actually producing......

Yeah, give it a go, its delicious, so worthy it.I grew courgettes underneath, that worked fine.

[Stan79]

I crew 24 plants this year (6x4) and had a great crop. The tastiest sweetcorn, I, my wife and my Dad have ever tasted. (It was so tasty I didn't let anyone else try it)

I also very successfully grew two different types of squash in the same area as the sweetcorn.

Go for it and keep your fingers crossed for another warm summer.

[Two_Sheds]

^ You could try the 3 sisters thingy. Peas, Sweetcorn, Courgettes?

Peas won't grow up sweetcorn. I've not had good results with climbing beans (up sweetcorn) either. In the UK climate, beans grow faster than corn

[Martin H]

I've not had good results with climbing beans (up sweetcorn) either. In the UK climate, beans grow faster than corn

I've had the same experience. But this year I waited until the corn was racing upwards before putting a bean at the base of each one at the end of June, 5 weeks after planting out the corn. It worked pretty well so I'll be doing the same next year.

[rustylady]

The 3 sisters was evolved for winter harvesting of the crops. Corn (maize) was left to mature for grinding as flour, beans were left to mature for using as dried beans, and the squash were also late harvest.