Strawberry Ornamental Corn Seeds

🌱 Sowing

• Sow indoors from April to May, or direct sow outdoors from late May once soil is warm.
• Sow seeds 2-3cm deep in pots, modules or prepared ground.
• Keep warm and moist until germination, usually 7-14 days.

🪴 Planting Out

• Plant out after all risk of frost has passed.
• Harden off indoor-raised plants before transplanting.
• Plant in blocks rather than single rows to improve pollination.
• Space plants 30-45cm apart.

☀️ Growing Conditions

• Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil.
• Water during dry periods, especially as cobs are forming.
• Avoid exposed windy sites where possible.

🌽 Harvesting

• Allow ornamental cobs to mature fully on the plant.
• Harvest once husks begin to dry and kernels have coloured.
• Dry cobs further in an airy place before using for decoration.

💡 Top Tips

• Ornamental corn is usually grown for display rather than eating.
• Block planting gives better cob formation.
• Protect young plants from slugs, snails and birds.