[pipnpants]

hi could anyone tell me the best variety of sweetcorn to grow, our plot is on quite a windy site in lancashire. cheers

[Yorkie]

I'd go for something which is quite an early maturing variety.  There are some which say they are suitable for northern climates - Lark and Swift ring bells?

[Salmo]

Neither Lark nor Swift  grow very tall so would probably suit your windy site.

[Rangerkris]

I am doing swift, sundance and prelude had a great crop last year with Prelude a pack of each seeds for us this season. Support where needed and grow among them with a squash or something to save on space

[JayG]

As Salmo says Lark and Swift only grow to about 5-6' which is what makes them a more suitable type for growing in our rather short summers.

I grow mine in a block about 4-5 plants wide, and about 8 long, and when they are about 3' high I surround the block with 6 canes, then run string round and diagonally through them at about 2' high. A larger block might need more canes but I find this relatively easy support is enough to help them to help themselves stay upright (I certainly wouldn't want to be staking and tying them individually!) 

[Salmo]

My experience is that these short varieties need no support.

[mumofstig]

on my windy site (the year before last they were all but horizontal at one stage!)  I also put canes and strings up as Jay suggests  



Just had a thought 
I wonder if this is because jay and I both have sandy soil, which may
mean that the roots are less firmly anchored ?

[JayG]

Very likely Mum!   

The way I look at it 20 minutes work is not a lot for peace of mind about my absolutely favourite crop! 

[pipnpants]

cheers for all the great advice