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Sweet corn is a beloved summer staple, and there are various ways to prepare it. Instead of purchasing store-bought corn, you ...
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Master Gardener: Still time to plant Ohio sweet corn
Recent cool weather and rainy days may have prevented gardeners from planting sweet corn by the recommended start dates of ...
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Grow Sweet Corn in Your Own Backyard
To harvest sweet corn throughout the summer, plant a block approximately every two weeks. Check the seed packet to determine ...
After the seeds germinate and the plants are three to four inches tall, thin to one plant per 10 inches. Sidedress sweet corn plants with a nitrogen-containing fertilizer (calcium nitrate ...
Never use fresh manure during the growing season, as it could contain harmful bacteria or viable weed seeds. Sweet corn should be planted in an area of the garden which receives direct sunlight ...
For a continuous supply of sweet corn, plant early, mid-season and late cultivars. Also, he says to plant only fresh seeds, as old seeds may not germinate well. In addition, keep sweet corn ...
You can purchase this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store: The Seed Garden. Many gardeners grow sweet corn in their vegetable gardens, but do not realize that saving seed from a crop of Zea mays ...
Even better, you plant it late in the season, so you’re unlikely to miss the timing. Plus, most nurseries only carry standard sweet yellow corn. With seeds you get access to more interesting ...