CORN ‘Jolly Roger’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical name: Zea mays
The ‘Jolly Roger’ corn is a sweet and tender variety known for its high sugar content and juicy kernels. Each cob is packed with plump, golden-yellow kernels that are perfect for fresh eating, grilling, and boiling. This vigorous and productive variety produces large, uniform cobs with excellent flavor and texture. ‘Jolly Roger’ corn is an ideal choice for home gardeners and is best enjoyed fresh from the garden.
This variety thrives in warm conditions and is well-suited to a wide range of Australian climates. For the best results, plant in blocks rather than single rows to ensure good pollination. Days to harvest: 75 – 90.
Plant Information
- Plant Type: Warm season annual, frost tender
- Plant Height: Plants can grow up to 2 meters tall
- Sow When: Germinates best at soil temperatures of 18 – 30°C
- Temperate: October – February
- Subtropical: August – February
- Tropical: January – November
- Arid: August – April
- Cold: November – January, after frost danger has passed
Germination Information
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: Plant seeds 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun, plant in blocks for better pollination
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or large containers
- Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil with pH 6.0 – 7.0
- Rows: Space rows 75 – 90 cm apart
- Spacing: Plant seeds 20 – 30 cm apart in rows
- Details: Keep well-watered, especially during flowering and cob formation. Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Regular feeding with a balanced fertilizer will encourage healthy growth and high yields. Harvest cobs when the silks turn brown and the kernels are plump and milky when pressed.
Harvest: 75 – 90 days after sowing
