Zea mays 'Golden Hind' (Sweetcorn 'Golden Hind')

Cultivation

Grow in deep, fertile, well-drained, slightly acid soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. Keep well watered. Dig the plot over in winter, adding peat or compost if ground was not manured. Fertilise 2 weeks before planting.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2, 1, 2, 3, A2, A3, A1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic