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2m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Zea mays 'Sweet Nugget'
Other names
Sweet corn 'Sweet Nugget'
Genus
Zea Zea
Variety or Cultivar
'Sweet Nugget' _ 'Sweet Nugget' is a large, annual, cereal grass with erect, leafy stems bearing ears containing sweet, edible, bright yellow seeds, ready for harvest as early as early autumn. This cultivar is suitable for cooler climates.
Zea mays 'Sweet Nugget' is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Flower
Green in Summer
Foliage
Mottled, Green, Cream in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Cutworms , Frit fly Cutworms , Frit fly
Smut Smut
General care
Propagation
Early sow indoors or under cloches in pots. Direct sow or transplant seedlings after last frost, planting in squares of one plant to each corner, 45cm apart.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Zea mays 'Sweet Nugget' (Sweet corn 'Sweet Nugget') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation
Plant in deep, fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. Keep well watered. Dig the plot over in winter, adding peat or old compost if ground was not manured. Add fertilizer 2 weeks before planting. Harvest when the tassels o
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Zea mays 'Sweet Nugget'
Other names
Sweet corn 'Sweet Nugget'
Genus
Zea Zea
Variety or Cultivar
'Sweet Nugget' _ 'Sweet Nugget' is a large, annual, cereal grass with erect, leafy stems bearing ears containing sweet, edible, bright yellow seeds, ready for harvest as early as early autumn. This cultivar is suitable for cooler climates.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
Green in Summer
Foliage
Mottled, Green, Cream in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation
Early sow indoors or under cloches in pots. Direct sow or transplant seedlings after last frost, planting in squares of one plant to each corner, 45cm apart.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Zea mays 'Sweet Nugget' (Sweet corn 'Sweet Nugget') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation
Plant in deep, fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. Keep well watered. Dig the plot over in winter, adding peat or old compost if ground was not manured. Add fertilizer 2 weeks before planting. Harvest when the tassels o
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Zea mays 'Sweet Nugget' (Sweet corn 'Sweet Nugget')
Common pest name
False codling moth
Scientific pest name
Thaumatotibia leucotreta
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Polyphagous pest; detected mainly on citrus and peppers. EU regulation under consideration following recurrent interceptions.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
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