Sweetcorn
Zea mays · Maize · Grass family
Also known as: Sweet Corn · Maize · Corn
Easy150–250cmPet-friendlyEdible
Sweetcorn care at a glance
Sweetcorn (Zea mays) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 18–30 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 18–30 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Sweetcorn
Possible pests on Sweetcorn include European corn borer. Possible diseases include Common smut, Corn ear mould and Gray leaf spot. Sweetcorn is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- European corn borer Medium
Disease
- Common smut Medium
- Corn ear mould Medium
- Gray leaf spot Low
- Maize dwarf mosaic virus Low
Weather
- Wind damage Medium
- Frost damage High
- Poor pollination in heat Medium
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Sweetcorn
- Which pests affect Sweetcorn?
- Possible pests on Sweetcorn include European corn borer.
- Which diseases affect Sweetcorn?
- Possible diseases include Common smut, Corn ear mould and Gray leaf spot.
- Is Sweetcorn toxic to cats and dogs?
- Sweetcorn is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Sweetcorn need?
- Sweetcorn has a high water requirement.
- What light does Sweetcorn need?
- Sweetcorn prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Sweetcorn frost-hardy?
- Sweetcorn is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.
- Can you eat Sweetcorn?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: seeds.