Fresh Produce Supply Spain
Sweet Corn
May — September
An important summer product in Spain
Fresh sweet corn is an important summer export product, with Spain being one of Europe’s main summer suppliers. Main production of sweet corn is in Andalucía, Murcia, Valencia, Extremadura, Navarra, Aragón, and Catalonia.
The season starts in May and lasts until September.
Varieties
( May — Sep)
Spanish growers use modern F1 hybrids selected for high sugar content, uniform ear size, good husk cover and long shelf life. Main varieties are GSS 8529 F1, Spirit F1, Overland F1, Mirai 308 F1, Marvel F1 and Temptation F1.
Harvest season by Variety
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Sweet Corn
Sizes and packaging
- Sweet corn is classified mainly by cob weight, length and colour.
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Packaging formats
- Loose 30 pcs in box
- Flow-wrapped or tray-packed