Growing Sweet corn, also corn,maize

Zea mays, var. rugosa : Poaceae / the grass family

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				P	P

(Best months for growing Sweet corn in USA - Zone 5a regions)

P = Sow seed

Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 16°C and 35°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 20 - 30 cm apart
Harvest in 11-14 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): All beans, cucumber, melons, peas, pumpkin, squash, amaranth
Avoid growing close to: Celery.

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23 Jan 14, Robyn (Australia - temperate climate): Does anyone have suggestions for 'Scarecrows' or other alternatives to keep the birds away?
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11 Jan 14, Sam (Australia - temperate climate): My sweet corn has prolific growth of side-stalks emerging from the base of each plant. Is this normal, and should the additional stalks be removed to encourage growth and production from the main stalk?
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24 Jan 14, nic (Australia - temperate climate): yes
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22 Dec 13, bren stephens (Australia - temperate climate): thank you so much for the great clear explanation. it is our first try at corn. bren
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19 Dec 13, bren (Australia - temperate climate): We are trying to grow sweet corn in Coogee sydney. The plants are growing but the top 9 inches have turned to seed like things and lower down the stem there is feathery like fronds. Should I cut the seed like things off? Thanks in anticipation. Bren
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20 Dec 13, (Australia - arid climate): Do NOT cut them off! That is where the pollen to fertilize the cobs comes from. The feathery bit or silks as they are known are there to receive the pollen. I hope this is not too late too save your corn.
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30 Nov 13, Allan (Australia - temperate climate): Little black bugs. Very skinny, weaving in and around the kernels of my corn cobs. Does anyone have any ideas on what these are. About half the lengths of a typical kernel and half the thickness of the hairs on the corn. Thanks
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27 Nov 13, Angel (Australia - temperate climate): when is it the best time to plant sweet corn
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11 Nov 13, jeanne baker (Australia - sub-tropical climate): the question how to grow corn. Corn does not like too much water. If you grow pumpkin, plant corn with it. Neither of them like to be watered too much. Just a short watering by hand held hose in the mornings is usually all that is needed, but of course you must also mulch. Sugar cane is good for this
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09 Nov 13, Roger (Australia - temperate climate): Hi, I planted sweet corn seedlings a week ago. The tips of the leaves are turning brown. Not sure why. Seedlings are in full sun and have been watered every day.
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