Organic 'Blue Jade' Sweetcorn
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'Blue Jade' sweet corn (Zea mays), offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol
'Blue Jade' sweet corn is arguably the cutest of all sweet corn varieties . Compact and decorative, it produces small ears that are ready to eat as they turn from white to blue . Each plant yields 2 to 3 ears , making it a very productive variety despite its small size.
Perfectly suited to container gardening , 'Blue Jade' is ideal for balconies, terraces, and small gardens . Its flavor is mild and pleasant, and its unique color makes it a real favorite in the vegetable garden.
Type: Annual sweet corn
Plant habit: Compact, upright
Plant height: Approximately 100 to 120 cm
Quantity per packet: 60 seeds
Maturity: Approximately 70 days
Family: Poaceae
Use: For fresh consumption
Companion plants: Dwarf beans, basil, lettuce
Incompatible plants: No notable incompatibilities
Farming method
Sow in spring , once all risk of frost has passed. Can be sown directly or started indoors. Plant in full sun , in rich, well-drained soil . Ideal for deep pots or small blocks in the garden for better pollination.
Harvest the ears of corn when they are bluish , still tender and sweet.
