Sweetcorn - Zea mays 'Earlibird' plant

Edible

Vegetable

Sweetcorn 'Earlibird' offers an early harvest with a super-sweet taste, perfect for UK gardens. Its reliability and ease of growth make it a favorite among gardeners.

Early cropping variety
Super-sweet flavour
Thrives in UK gardens
Easy-to-grow for all levels
Reliable harvest yields

Experience the joy of growing sun-ripe sweetcorn with minimal effort, and add a touch of sweetness to your garden. Check out our Sweetcorn Plants collection for more options.

Lots Of Fruit

Early Cropping

Suitable for UK Climates

Super-Sweet Flavor

Details

Sweetcorn 'Earlibird' is a highly reliable, early-maturing variety that produces delicious, super-sweet cobs. It is perfect for UK gardens due to its tolerance to cooler conditions and quick maturity.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
Suitable for garden beds
Harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
Requires regular watering and spacing to support growth

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full Sun
Position	Sheltered
Soil	Fertile, Organic Matter
Planting Time	April to May
Moisture	Moist but well-drained
Hardiness	H2
Growth Rate	Medium
Spacing	45cm
Height and Spread	2.5m x 1m
Annual or Perennial	Annual

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Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Sweetcorn 'Earlibird' is an early maturing, super-sweet variety perfect for UK gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, producing high yields of sweet, juicy cobs.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
Suitable for garden beds
Harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
Requires regular watering and proper spacing

Sweetcorn 'Earlibird' is an early maturing, super-sweet variety perfect for UK gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, producing high yields of sweet, juicy cobs.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
Suitable for garden beds
Harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
Requires regular watering and proper spacing

Planting Time:	Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds
Growing Location:	Garden - Allotment

Planting Time:	Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds
Growing Location:	Garden - Allotment

Sweetcorn 'Earlibird' thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil. Plant seeds directly into the garden.

Sweetcorn needs full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Sow seeds about 1 inch apart in rows, 2cm deep
Water well both before and after planting; space plants 45cm apart in blocks to ensure proper pollination

Sweetcorn 'Earlibird' thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil. Plant seeds directly into the garden.

Sweetcorn needs full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Sow seeds about 1 inch apart in rows, 2cm deep
Water well both before and after planting; space plants 45cm apart in blocks to ensure proper pollination

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Sow seeds 1 inch apart, 2cm deep, and cover lightly with soil
Spacing:	Thin seedlings to 45cm apart to ensure good growth

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Sow seeds 1 inch apart, 2cm deep, and cover lightly with soil
Spacing:	Thin seedlings to 45cm apart to ensure good growth

Sweetcorn 'Earlibird' is easy to care for and matures quickly. Regular watering and proper spacing ensure a healthy harvest.

Water frequently, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Apply a balanced fertilizer once during the growing season
Watch for pests like birds and mice; use barriers and humane traps if necessary
Harvest cobs when the silks turn brown and the corn produces a creamy juice when squeezed

Sweetcorn 'Earlibird' is easy to care for and matures quickly. Regular watering and proper spacing ensure a healthy harvest.

Water frequently, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Apply a balanced fertilizer once during the growing season
Watch for pests like birds and mice; use barriers and humane traps if necessary
Harvest cobs when the silks turn brown and the corn produces a creamy juice when squeezed

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, keeping the soil moist. Fertilize once during the growing season.
Support and Pruning:	Thin seedlings to 45cm apart, and keep the area weed-free.
Harvesting:	Harvest when silks turn brown and kernels produce creamy juice when squeezed.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, keeping the soil moist. Fertilize once during the growing season.
Support and Pruning:	Thin seedlings to 45cm apart, and keep the area weed-free.
Harvesting:	Harvest when silks turn brown and kernels produce creamy juice when squeezed.

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