{"product_id":"corn-sweet-heirloom-seeds","title":"Little Veggie Patch Co - Heirloom Seeds - Corn 'Sweet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sweet variety of corn that has juicy kernels with a high sugar content. A wind pollinated vegetable that bumps into each other dislodging pollen from the tassel on top to the silk on each developing cob. If growing in small numbers hand pollination is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZone 1: October - January\u003cbr\u003eZone 2: September - February\u003cbr\u003eZone 3: August - March\u003cbr\u003eZone 4: Anytime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor zone map\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littleveggiepatchco.com.au\/pages\/when-to-plant-map-zone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCorn is a greedy feeder, so you will need to prepare a rich soil. Add compost and fresh manure, and allow to settle for a fortnight before planting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5.5–7.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun, with protection from wind. Remember that corn is a large plant that casts a long shadow, so position accordingly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBest grown in an in-ground veggie patch. Sow the seeds directly into the patch when the soil temperature is above 20 degrees and make sure to mulch around the plants once they are established. Feed with fish fertilizer monthly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e30-40 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2-3cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeans, Cucumber, Zucchini\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate no. of seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e  20\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Veggie Patch Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48643132686528,"sku":"9326889000209","price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/3283\/7824\/files\/5493de1622179c81958d7250486778c6541611d4dbbaf2c7b72b55ad9717ac73.jpg?v=1784596591","url":"https:\/\/www.lemontreewellness.com\/products\/corn-sweet-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Lemon Tree Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}