THE SWEETEST HEIRLOOM CORN YOU WILL EVER TASTE! HONESTLY! JOLLY ROGER SWEET CORN IS A HEAVY PRODUCER, DELICIOUSLY SWEET AND EASY TO GROW, EXTRA TALL SO MORE COBS!

Description
Jolly Roger is a heirloom sweet corn variety that originates from Mexico but has been extensively bred in Australia to grow better in our local conditions.

Jolly Roger is a super-sweet corn! Because they have a higher sugar and lower starch content than other heirloom sweet corn varieties the seeds of this variety are thinner and more wrinkled when dried, however this doesn’t adversely affect their germination rate.

Delicious and sweet, this variety is best steamed and eaten with a knob of butter. The husk around the cob can also be used as a tamale wrapper. The stalks of this variety grow tall which makes it suitable for use as a support for climbing beans such as in three sisters plantings (corn, beans and squash) that allow for maximum utilisation of growing space.

Grow Notes
Corn prefers full sun, with moist, well-draining soil. Corn grows rapidly and is a heavy feeder so be sure to add lots of compost and well-rotted manure to the soil prior to sowing.

If planting more than 1 variety of corn, take steps to make sure they do not cross pollinate.

Corn cobs need to remain on the plant until the husks are completely dry to allow the corn to develop the coloured kernels. Once harvested remove the husks and air-dry cobs for 7-14 days prior to being popped or ground.

Sow
In Spring and early Summer, sow direct at 20mm depth and 30cm spacing in blocks of at least three rows with 75cm spacing (rather than a single long row) for good pollination.

Keep soil moist but never wet.

Germination
5-14 days at 16-35°C

Maturity
70-90 days.