Cropping: Harvest August to September.

Description: A new generation of Supersweet Sweetcorn, with tremendous vigour and quick germination. Extra Tender & Sweet produces 17-20cm (7-8in) long cobs of tender sweet kernels, which are superior in both taste and texture. Flavour guide: rich and sugar-sweet. Long lasting flavour. Easy to grow.

Sowing Instructions: Sow April to May. Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost in 7.5cm (3in) pots. Apply a layer of compost or vermiculite, 1cm (½in) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 6-10 days.

Growing Instructions: Plant out after all risk of frost 45cm (18in) apart in blocks to aid pollination. Once the cobs start to form, water regularly. Cobs are ripe when the liquid of the grains is thin and creamy.

Aftercare Instructions: Requires a fertile soil in a sunny position.