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 an 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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' in the garden
Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' earns its place for edible harvests.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Sweet Corn 'Honey Sweet' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.