{"product_id":"sweetcorn-popcorn-robust","title":"Sweetcorn Popcorn Robust","description":"Unwins Popcorn Sweetcorn Robust a fast-maturing variety. Their cobs can be allowed to dry, then microwaved to produce your own fluffy popcorn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe suggest leaving the corn cobs on the plants until they become hard around October time. Store them in a cool dry place, and when required take separate kernels off the cob to cook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweetcorn Robust is also well-suited to British Isles conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast maturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: Mar to May\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: Sep to Oct\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Indoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSow seeds individually in small pots of moist seed compost, 2.5 cm deep. Keep in warmth (15–18 °C) and grow under cool, light conditions, avoiding direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardening Off \/ Planting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions over 2–3 weeks before planting out after the last frost. Plant in blocks for good pollination, spacing 45 cm apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater the soil well. Sow two seeds 2.5 cm deep at stations 45 cm apart. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established. When seedlings reach ~8 cm, remove the weaker one at each station.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse fleece if frost is likely. Leave cobs on the plant until they harden, usually in October. Store in a cool, dry place. To make popcorn, remove kernels from the cob, place them in a paper bag, and microwave for about a minute.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989187023233,"sku":"WEST-30310831","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/nnjzhy4ajyu.jpg?v=1763473858","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/sweetcorn-popcorn-robust","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}