Grow sweetcorn

• Sweetcorn is botanically a fruit because it comes from the flower of the plant, like tomatoes. • The average ear of corn has 800 kernels in 16 rows, and it will have one silk strand for every kernel

IT’S easy to imagine the vegetable patch is winding down at this time of year – the tomatoes are ripening, courgettes are piling up, and the first leaves are beginning to yellow. But here’s something

A little effort now means more fruit, better flavour and healthier plants

Corn is great with lime, smoky flavours and earthy cumin. If you can, keep some kernels together in strips for visual interest. ■ Serves 4-6 ■ Prep 15 mins ■ Cook 45 mins 3 corn cobs1 yellow and 2 red

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Collecting seeds is satisfying, pocket friendly and fun