Fiesta

Fiesta Sweetcorn Seeds Sweetcorn Seeds

Fiesta Sweetcorn is a traditional Indian corn variety renowned for its stunning, multi-coloured ears featuring vibrant kernels in shades of red, blue, purple, yellow, gold, black, and white. Both eye-catching and versatile, Fiesta adds a striking splash of colour to your garden and provides a wonderful conversation piece at harvest festivals or Halloween displays.

Growing vigorously to a height of approximately 2 metres, Fiesta Sweetcorn thrives best when sown early, providing ample time for kernels to fully mature. While the colourful kernels are edible, they offer a slightly starchy flavour compared to modern hybrid sweetcorn varieties, making Fiesta particularly excellent for popcorn. Simply brush the cob lightly with butter, place it into a covered microwavable dish, and enjoy fresh, homemade popcorn within minutes.

Beyond the edible uses, Fiesta Sweetcorn's ornamental appeal makes it an ideal choice for decorative dried corn displays, adding rustic charm to autumn celebrations.

Height: 200cm (79"). Spread: 45cm (18").

Common Questions

Can Fiesta Sweetcorn be eaten fresh like regular sweetcorn? While Fiesta Sweetcorn kernels are edible, they are starchier and less sweet compared to modern sweetcorn hybrids. They are best enjoyed popped or used decoratively.

When should I plant Fiesta Sweetcorn seeds? Fiesta Sweetcorn needs a slightly longer growing season to mature fully, so it’s best to sow seeds early in spring, indoors or under cover, before transplanting young plants outdoors when the risk of frost has passed.

Can Fiesta Sweetcorn be grown in containers? Due to its vigorous growth reaching around 2m tall, Fiesta Sweetcorn is best suited for garden beds or allotments rather than containers, allowing enough space and stability for healthy growth.