Corn is a tender, warm-weather crop. Sweet corn is steadily grown in gardens.
- Sow corn throughout the garden 1 week after the remaining frost when the soil temperature has warmed to a minimum of 65°F (18°C).
- Get began corn indoors 4 weeks faster than transplanting it to the garden. Seedlings as small as 1 inch (2.5 cm) can withstand transplanting.
- Succession plant corn 1 to 2 weeks apart to extend the harvest. Time the remaining sowing so that harvest comes every week or two faster than the principle expected frost in fall.
- Planting corn in cold soil or chilly local weather risks poor stands and poor yield.
- Corn matures 60 to 100 frost-free days after sowing.
Corn Sowing and Planting Guidelines
- Increase corn from seeds or seedlings.
- Corn seed is viable for 2 years.
- Direct sow corn throughout the garden in spring after all risk of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to 60°F (16°C).
- The optimal soil temperature for emerging corn is 65°F to 75°F (18-24°C). Corn isn’t going to germinate in soil chillier than 50°F (10°C).
- To start out crops indoors, sow seed in peat pots 4 to 3 weeks faster than planting out. The optimal indoor temperature will have to be 70°F (21°C) until germination.
- Sow seed 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep.
- Seeds germinate in 4 to 10 days.
- Transplant corn into the garden after the soil has warmed to a minimum of 70°F (21°C).
- Space corn 12 inches (30 cm) apart in all directions; plant corn in blocks of a minimum of 4 rows for maximum pollination. About 4 crops for each sq. foot.
- Keep the soil merely rainy; letting the soil dry out will interrupt pod development.
- Fertilize with fish emulsion or a soluble complete fertilizer at section power.
- Add aged compost to planting beds in advance of transplanting.
- Corn prefers a soil pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.
- Increase corn in whole sun for easiest yield.
- Now not bizarre corn pest enemies include aphids, armyworms, corn earworms, corn maggots, corn rootworms, cucumber beetles, flea beetles, Jap beetles, leafhoppers, seed corn maggots, birds, and raccoons.
- Now not bizarre illnesses include bacterial blight, mosaic virus, rust, corn smut, southern corn leaf blight, and Stewart’s wilt.
Interplanting: Plant corn with bush beans, beets, cabbage, cantaloupe, cucumbers, melon, potatoes, pumpkins, and squash.
Container Emerging Corn: Corn is probably not a good selection for containers till you will have massive containers that can dangle a few crops (to insure pollination). Select a container 21 inches (53 cm) wide and 8 inches (20 cm) deep; plant a minimum of 3 crops consistent with container.
Corn Planting Calendar
- 4-3 weeks faster than transplanting seedlings to the garden: get began seeds indoors.
- 1 week faster than the remaining frost in spring: direct sow seed throughout the garden; protect seedlings from the chill with a row cover; minimum soil temperature will have to be 50°
- 2-3 weeks after the remaining frost in spring sow straight away throughout the garden without protection.
- Every 2 weeks sow succession vegetation for a continuous harvest.
Really helpful Corn Varieties
- Early planting sweet corn types include ‘Early Sunglow’ and ‘Polar Vee’; midseason types include ‘Golden Bantam’ and ‘Honey and Cream’.
- Past due-season types include ‘Country Gentleman’ and ‘Silver Queen’.
- For small gardens take a look at ‘Golden Midget’ and ‘Tom Thumb’.
Botanical Determine: Zea mays var. rugosa
Corn is a member of the Poaceae or grass family.
Further pointers: One of the best ways to Increase Corn.
