Root Bootcamp - Sweeeeeet

I planted our sweetcorn in "root trainer" pots.

If you haven't come across these before, they are like seedling pots, but split in two. They are re-useable, and the groves on the inside direct the roots to grow long and strong

These we brought on in a cold frame, then planted straight into a bed. Between the sweetcorn plants, we have some lettuce. Because the corn will grow a bit slower than the lettuce, they can grow together happily. And lots of space for the more mature corn when the lettuce is pulled.

 

The blue hoop was to support a net when the corn was very small. It was removed when they got to about 18" high. They are now nearly 3 feet high, and the lettuce are ready to pick.