A tender, super-sweet yellow corn best eaten fresh off the cob. Sow in a block, not a row, for good wind pollination and well-filled cobs.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 2 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet'
Zea mays 'Honey Sweet' is a fast-growing edible plant in the Poaceae family. It reaches around 2 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet'
Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is moderate maintenance.
Using Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' in the garden
Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' earns its place for edible harvests.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet'. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet'
Plant Sale lists Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' as seed and seedlings. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
