Sweetcorn Zea mays L. var. rugosa (or saccharata]

How to sow sweetcorn: Direct seed outdoors

Sun requirement for sweetcorn: Plant in Full Sun

Sweetcorn has been planted 2 times by Growstuff members.

Corn is a large grain plant, or tall grass, first domesticated about 10,000 years ago by indigenous peoples in Southern Mexico. The leafy stalk produces ears after pollination. Depending on the variety, the corn can be eaten fresh, or dried and ground into cornmeal.