Sweet Corn F1 'Swift' - Seeds

Sweet Corn F1 'Swift' - Seeds

Enjoy deliciously sweet and tender corn straight from your garden with Sweet Corn F1 ‘Swift’! This quick-growing, high-yielding variety is perfect for UK gardens, thriving even in low temperatures and cold soils. With 2-3 times the sugar levels of ordinary sweet corn, it delivers exceptional flavour whether eaten raw or cooked. Plus, its dwarf habit makes it a great choice for small spaces! 

Features & Benefits:

• Supersweet Variety – Contains higher sugar content for an irresistibly sweet taste.

• Quick to Mature – Ready to harvest in just 14-16 weeks.

• Cold-Soil Performer – Specially bred to thrive in cooler conditions.

• Versatile Use – Enjoy fresh, grilled, boiled, or added to salads and dishes.

• RHS Award Winner – Recognized with the RHS Award of Garden Merit for top performance.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Annual

• Height: Approx. 1.5m (5ft)

• Packet Content: Seeds

• Germination Time: 10-12 days at 13-16°C (55-60°F)

• Time to Harvest: 14-16 weeks

• Spacing: 38cm (15") apart in all directions

Growing Instructions:

• Sowing Indoors (April)

• Sow 3cm (1") deep in 8cm (3") pots of moist seed compost.

• Keep at 13-16°C (55-60°F) until germination (10-12 days).

• Grow seedlings in good light and gradually harden off before planting outdoors mid-May.

• Sowing Outdoors (May-June)

• Sow in blocks rather than rows for better pollination.

• Plant 2-3 seeds per hole, spaced 38cm (15") apart in all directions.

• Cover with cloches or jars until young plants establish.

Important: Do not grow near other sweet corn varieties to prevent cross-pollination, which may affect the sweetness.