Sweet Corn Snow Gold F1

Sweet corn was grown by several Native American tribes, who passed it onto European settlers. An early/mid-season variety with excellent sweetly-flavoured bicoloured kernels. Enjoy steamed and eaten directly off the cobs or add to stews, rice, risottos, soups and pasta.

STEWS – RISOTTOS – SOUPS – SALAD – STEAM

SOWING DIRECTIONS

When

Spring to Summer, later in warm areas.

Where

Direct where they are to grow in a sunny position that offers shelter from strong winds.

How Sow

Sow 2.5cm (1in) deep into growing position. Cover in fine soil and firm down gently. Keep moist. Grow in 2m (6.5ft) rows, 50cm (20in) apart.

Care

Water regularly, particularly in hot weather. For succession, follow up sowing should occur when first plants are 20cm (8in) tall. Harvest: 12-16 weeks from sowing.

Harvest

12 -16 weeks from sowing

Sow:
-Spring
-Summer

Harvest:
12 -16 weeks from sowing

Soil type:
-fertile
-well drained

Mexican Sopa de Milho Verde

Ingredients

3 cups coooked sweet corn
1 cup chopped spring onions
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tbsp plain flour
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a food processor blend corn, milk and green onions into a smooth puree.
Heat the butter and fry the flour for ½ minute. Add the corn mixture, 2 cups of water and salt and pepper and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.