{"product_id":"sweet-corn-seedlings-vegie-patch-punnet-oasis","title":"Sweet Corn Seedlings Vegie Patch Punnet | Oasis","description":"\u003cp\u003eOasis Sweet Corn seedlings (\u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e) produce long cobs filled with sweet, golden kernels. Supplied in a Vegie Patch punnet, these high-yielding sweetcorn plants are suited to a warm, sunny vegetable garden with fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant during spring and summer when conditions are warm and frost risk has passed. Allow room for plants to reach approximately 1.8 metres tall, and provide regular watering and feeding to support growth and cob development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003ePlanting and growing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePlant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSweet corn — \u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSupplied as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eLive seedlings in one Vegie Patch punnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePlanting season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSpring to summer, depending on local conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eApproximate height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e180cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePlant spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e25–30cm apart, following the Oasis label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHarvest guide\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e14–16 weeks according to Oasis; timing varies with conditions and seedling maturity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFrost tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFrost sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eCaring for sweet corn seedlings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the soil with compost or other well-rotted organic matter before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrange plants in a block of short rows to improve wind pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly, paying particular attention during flowering and while cobs are developing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed regularly with a suitable vegetable fertiliser. Oasis notes that sweet corn responds well to liquid feeding; follow the fertiliser's application directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect young seedlings from snails and avoid damaging shallow roots when weeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport plants if strong winds cause them to lean or loosen in the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOasis lists squash, beans, cucumber and lettuce as companion planting options. Allow enough space for each crop to grow without overcrowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eWhy should sweet corn be planted in blocks instead of one long row?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet corn is wind-pollinated. A block of short rows places more plants close to one another, helping pollen reach the silks and improving the chance of well-filled cobs. A single isolated plant or long, narrow row may pollinate poorly, leaving gaps where kernels have not developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eHow do I know when sweet corn is ready to harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the supplier's 14–16 week guide as an estimate, then check the cobs. When the silks turn brown, gently peel back a small section of husk and pierce a kernel with your fingernail. A milky liquid indicates it is ready; clear liquid means it needs longer, while a thick, doughy texture indicates it is past its best. Pick close to when you plan to eat it for the best sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eVideo: Growing spring vegetables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis general spring vegetable-growing video from Oasis Horticulture is featured on the supplier's Sweet Corn product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .oasis-sweet-corn-video {\n    width: 70%;\n    max-width: 750px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n  }\n  .oasis-sweet-corn-video-frame {\n    position: relative;\n    height: 0;\n    padding-bottom: 56.25%;\n  }\n  .oasis-sweet-corn-video iframe {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n    border: 0;\n  }\n  @media screen and (max-width: 749px) {\n    .oasis-sweet-corn-video {\n      width: 100%;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oasis-sweet-corn-video\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"oasis-sweet-corn-video-frame\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FZHQs0YE_NY\" title=\"How to grow quick harvest Spring veggies — Oasis Horticulture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: Seedling size and appearance vary with growth stage and season. Product photographs are a guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always read and follow the instructions on the product packaging and\/or seek expert advice before use, and don't depend on information on this page that may have errors or be outdated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oasis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46289152213171,"sku":"116028","price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6908\/0243\/files\/oasis-sweet-corn-seedlings-vegie-patch-punnet-angle-png.png?v=1793007353","url":"https:\/\/petandgarden.com.au\/products\/sweet-corn-seedlings-vegie-patch-punnet-oasis","provider":"Enfield Produce","version":"1.0","type":"link"}