Okay so I agree the title is a little….odd. But if you are thinking of planting your own sweetcorn, this one is for you!

After being given exactly four seeds by Daisyboots I was tasked to start growing some sweetcorn. I have to admit that unlike Daisyboots I do like to read the instructions and read up fully on whatever I am planting. I would like to claim it was a new years resolution but in reality it’s probably because of last years failures.

So far I have found two tips, summarised they are;

1. Sweetcorn likes to develop a good root base which will help increase the yield of the plant. Use deep containers to sow seeds and even try using a toilet roll.

Wasn’t too sure about this and I hope its not a joke as I have recommended the same tip to my colleagues. Anyway I thought I would give it a go, so I have planted up two toilet rolls and two 3 inch plastic pots.

2. Sweetcorn is pollinated by the wind so it is therefore best planted in blocks.

So in short it doesn’t like to be lonely…

Instructions for the sweetcorn emphasised the importance of warmth during germination. Whilst I have a small patio poly-greenhouse I wasn’t convinced it would be warm so naturally I went hunting to make myself a home-made propagator. Whilst routing through the plastic recycling bin, not something I do on a daily basis I can assure you, I came across a clear plastic container that I thought would nestle perfectly within my biscuit tin (where my containers are), covering up the toilet rolls and pots a treat.

I have to report that the propagation went well and two of the seeds germinated within 8 days and those plants are now looking super healthy!

Looking forward to corn on the cob!