Summer veggies are calling! Sowing the perfect summer crop starts now. Meet Nebula, our sweetcorn that’s out of this world in flavour and easy to grow. Get your veggie patch on track for a fresh, colourful summer harvest

Sweetcorn Nebula: A Star in Your Garden

Looking for something new to plant this season? Sweetcorn Nebula, the exciting new release from MayFord now available at Eckards. Super sweet and crunchy, excellent cob size and reliability in South African gardens, this is the supermarket variety that will take your homegrown veggie patch to the next level.

Why Choose Sweetcorn Nebula?

Nebula has been bred for both flavour and performance. Expect plump, juicy kernels with a natural sweetness that makes every braai or family meal a treat. The cobs are uniform and high-yielding, early to mature and to harvest, so you’ll enjoy a generous yield without fuss.
Sweetcorn is already one of the most rewarding summer crops to grow, and Nebula from MayFord Seeds takes it further with improved resilience and taste.

How to Grow Sweetcorn Nebula

• Sunlight: Plant in a sunny spot where the soil warms quickly, they don’t like shade at all.
• Spacing: Sow directly into garden beds in blocks rather than single rows to help with pollination.
• Soil Prep: Always add loads of compost to improve the soil condition before planting. Apply BioRock planting fertiliser for strong roots as they germinate. Sweetcorn loves fertile, well-drained ground.
• Watering: Keep soil moist during germination and while cobs are forming. Avoid letting plants dry out.
• Feeding: Boost growth with regular feeding. Use BioGanic an organic nitrogen-rich fertiliser early on, then switch to BioOcean once the plants start to tassel (that’s the little hairdo like strands on the tips if the flowering stems)

Why You’ll Love Sweetcorn Nebula

• Deliciously sweet flavour, perfect for braais and family meals
• Large, uniform cobs with high yields
• Easy to grow in home gardens across South Africa
• Reliable performance even in warm summer conditions

Bring Nebula seeds home to sow and start growing the sweetest summer harvest.

               
Sweetcorn FAQs

Q: What makes Nebula different from other sweetcorn varieties?
A: Nebula combines excellent sweetness with consistent cob size and high yields, making it a favourite for home gardeners.

Q: When is the best time to plant Sweetcorn Nebula in Gauteng?
A: Sow seeds in spring and early summer once the soil is warm. Plant in blocks for better pollination.

Q: How do I know when to harvest my sweetcorn?
A: Cobs are ready when the tassel silks turn brown and dry, and the kernels release a milky juice when pressed.

Eckards has it first, once again!

We love introducing something new! Sweetcorn Nebula is exclusively available from MayFord and stocked now at Eckards. Don’t miss this chance to be among the first gardeners in South Africa to grow this exciting new variety.