Sweet Corn Seeds (F1 Hybrid)

Sweet corn isn't the first crop most people think of for a balcony, but this F1 hybrid variety makes it doable in a large container or terrace bed, and there's something satisfying about pulling your own cobs for boiling or grilling instead of buying them off a cart. It does take more space and commitment than herbs, so it's worth it if you've got a decent-sized grow bag or bed to dedicate to it. Seeds go in deeper than most vegetables on this list, about 2 cm, and germinate in 7-10 days. Once growing, corn wants a full 6-8 hours of sun and deep, regular watering rather than light daily sprinkles. Because corn relies on wind to pollinate, it does better sown in a cluster or block with plants 25-30 cm apart, rather than a single thin row - this is also why the care notes call for growing it in groups. Harvest lands around 80-100 days from sowing, so treat it as a full-season project rather than a quick win.