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Minnesota

Any pointers? Help full hints for sweet corn grown in a garden. I am going to try Mirai 301, suppose to taste good.

6/6/2015 3:02:11 PM

Sourthern Utah

richard 1st question,, how big of area do you have for corn? 2nd question,,, how long is your growing season? curt

6/6/2015 3:43:39 PM

Minnesota

I have 200 sq feet, I'm in Mn, end of sept October. Not growing a lot.

6/6/2015 6:10:06 PM

Sourthern Utah

ok,, here's what i have,, aprrox 12 by 16 feet, i do 3 rows.. to get proper pollination. also i make them in mini rows,, 3 of 5 feet long,, in 2 weeks i do another 3,, 2 weeks later i do finally 3 rows.. that way,, they arent all grown and filled in at same time,, enuff for harvest and eating,, if you get my drift,, good luck

6/6/2015 8:14:44 PM

Minnesota

Thanks

6/7/2015 12:02:34 AM

Minnesota

I was thinking of half now and the other half in 2 weeks.

6/7/2015 12:04:40 AM

Corryton, TN

The 301 and all sh2 seeds can be slow to germinate. Water good after sowing and it definitely speeds up the process. If weeding by hand or using a tiller I suggest double rows. plant rows about a foot apart and 6-8 inch seed spacing. 18-24 inches is plenty of room to get through between double rows unless you have a wide tiller. Plant 2nd batch when most seedlings are starting to show 3rd leaf tip. Remember to side dress with nitrogen. Corn can easily handle 200-240 total units/acre per season. Have all N applied before it's belt high.

6/7/2015 7:27:21 AM

Sourthern Utah

i put about 2 and feet between rows,, use a northern hybrid,, as our season,, is usually over mid oct. about 10 stalks of corn in each small, row,, enuff for wife and i.. i also soak seeds in water overnight the day before i plan on planting,,

6/7/2015 7:51:04 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

All good advice so far. If you have deer or coon in the area, make sure you keep them out. Deer will eat off the silks as soon as they show up, and coon will raid the patch and tear down the stalks 2 days before it is ready to eat. and watch for cutworms. They will eat off the new shoots just a couple days after germination.

6/7/2015 8:48:29 AM

Minnesota

Thanks for the advice.

6/7/2015 1:47:13 PM

Sourthern Utah

oh and just remembered,, hehe ,, bad me,, when the ears of corn start,, add a drop or 2 of mineral, oil to the top.. keeps the moths from laying eggs and developing,, catepilars on the ears,, have used that several times,, good luck richard,, good word brotherdave, and iowegian

6/7/2015 2:32:48 PM

Newville, PA

Not to intrude into someone else's post, but I am in south central PA (zone 6). I planted corn a couple weeks ago and was just wondering if its too late to start a second batch. I was side tracked and got behind in some planting

6/7/2015 8:43:59 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

You should be OK for another planting Rkdarr.

6/7/2015 10:11:11 PM

Bethlehem CT

Rk Darr I am north of you and plant 75 Day corn up until the middle of July. The corn is ready toward the end of September. You have a lot of time left.

6/8/2015 7:08:25 AM

Sourthern Utah

Rkdaar. git r dun,, good to go ,, i think,

6/8/2015 10:16:07 PM

Mn

Richard are you close to the north side of the twin city. I have lots of extra seed that grow very good in MN? Several types.

6/9/2015 6:35:26 PM

Minnesota

Thanks for the offer, sorry late in responding. The corn I planted is growing good, thanks

7/20/2015 7:26:14 PM

FYI - growing up with a farming family - corn is a really heavy and I mean heavy feeder. Nitrogen mainly given as an organic feeding is the best for optimum husk fill out. We use Milorganite every other week on schedule applied evenly along the base of the stalks. Yes, it is used for lawns (also heavy feeders), but this is a really great food for nitrogen hogs!! I also weekly foliar feed with a fish emulsion from Holland's. Milorganite also provides a great barrier to rodents, deer, and woodchucks because they hate the smell. We have a 7 foot fence as well and agree with many here on the temptation for those critters to invade as the sight and smell of silk and kernal lures them to the patch. Maintain even watering throughout because these are heavy drinkers. Root systems are shallow so use care with tilling and hoeing. Hand weeding is painstaking, but worth it. Spacing is also vital and a priority. Succession planting is wonderful to keep the harvest going especially for grilling and freezing for the winter. Furrowing rows well spaced are critical in protecting shallow root systems and provides added bonuses in wind storms. Since we have furrowed, I have not had one stalk down due to windy storms. Hope this helps - Congrats on your upcoming harvest!!

7/21/2015 2:12:21 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Richard, your post started w/choice. I have grown for the past few years, a variety available only from Gurney's seeds. It's called Gotta Have It, and I will prbly grow it forever. Super sweet, super productive. I also plant in two or three different time segments...first planting is sorta small & early, so I have my fav corn early, second & third planting are to freeze for the winter. & Yes, lots of N during the growing season!! Peace, Wayne

7/23/2016 1:28:51 AM