{"product_id":"organic-corn-early-gem","title":"Organic Corn Early Gem","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic Corn Early Gem is a fast-maturing sweetcorn, grown from certified organic seed, producing well-filled cobs with tender, juicy kernels and good sweetness, the kind of homegrown corn that makes shop-bought cobs hard to go back to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts early harvest window is a real advantage for New Zealand gardens. Rather than waiting through the whole summer for a single late crop, Early Gem delivers that summer-fresh corn flavour before the season ends, giving you a reliable window to enjoy cobs picked and cooked the same day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing open-pollinated and NZ grown, Early Gem also gives gardeners the option to save their own seed from a good crop, continuing a variety already well suited to local growing conditions. That combination of organic certification, local provenance and true-breeding seed makes it a solid choice for gardeners who want more control over where their food comes from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweetcorn is at its very best eaten soon after picking, while the sugars in the kernels are still fresh, and Early Gem's earlier maturity means you get to that stage of the season sooner than with later sweetcorn varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing Organic Corn Early Gem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow direct from September to November, once soil has warmed. Maintain a temperature of 20-30°C for germination, which typically takes 7-14 days. Sow seed 20cm apart within the row, with 60cm between rows, and sow in blocks rather than a single long row to ensure good pollination of the cobs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting Organic Corn Early Gem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCobs are ready around 100 days from direct sowing. Check for ripeness by peeling back a little of the husk and pressing a kernel, it should release a milky liquid when ripe. Harvest promptly and cook soon after picking, as sweetcorn flavour and sweetness fade quickly once cobs are off the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings Seeds NZ","offers":[{"title":"50 seeds","offer_id":49212421701940,"sku":"O6126.pkt","price":6.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0555\/6276\/files\/O6126-W.png?v=1784972759","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/organic-corn-early-gem","provider":"Kings Seeds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}