Planting and Growing sweet corn 'Conqueror'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral · Alkaline |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water sweet corn 'Conqueror'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sweet corn 'Conqueror'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sweet corn 'Conqueror'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for sweet corn 'Conqueror'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral · Alkaline
What Are the Moisture Requirements for sweet corn 'Conqueror'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize sweet corn 'Conqueror'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune sweet corn 'Conqueror'?
No pruning required.
Learn more →How to Propagate sweet corn 'Conqueror'?
Sow seeds undercover from mid-spring in pots or modules and then plant out May - June after hardening off and the last frosts have passed. Alternatively sow 'in situ' from late spring to early summer. Always plant in a grid pattern to ensure pollination. See sowing vegetable seeds
Learn more →How to Transplant sweet corn 'Conqueror'?
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Learn more →How to Care for sweet corn 'Conqueror' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant sweet corn 'Conqueror'?
Grow in a sunny, sheltered spot in soil that has been enriched with well-rotted organic matter. Sweetcorn can tolerate many soil types but prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Harvest from September to October. See sweetcorn cultivation for futher information.
Learn more →How to Repot sweet corn 'Conqueror'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest sweet corn 'Conqueror'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to smuts which appear as large galls on the cobs and stalks in hot weather.
Pests
May be susceptible to damage from birds, slugs, mice and badgers.
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of sweet corn 'Conqueror'
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