Growing Sweet corn, also corn,maize

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

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(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 61°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 8 - 12 inches 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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03 Oct 20, Brian Halse (USA - Zone 10b climate): How tall should the Sweet Corn be before planting the beans?
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08 Oct 20, (USA - Zone 10b climate): Probably 30cm or so.
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01 Sep 20, MARIO (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Hi, Would you know where I can buy some white maize seeds in Cape Town? Do think they will grow here without any problems? Many thanks, Mario
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03 Sep 20, Anonymous (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): Try a seed selling website.
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10 Aug 20, Jesus E Amaya (USA - Zone 10b climate): Is the a particular variety of sweet corn I should plant in Zone 10b?
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11 Aug 20, Anonymous (USA - Zone 9b climate): Not really, comes down to what kind of sweet corn you like. Or ask around local people who grow sweet corn in your area. I grow a bi-color variety in warm climates in Australia.
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17 Jul 20, Sarah (USA - Zone 8a climate): Can I plant corn in mid July in zone.8a?
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07 Aug 20, Liz (USA - Zone 8a climate): If you are zone 8a, click on Vegetables and Herbs tab, go to sweet corn and look it up. Set your zone at the top of the page. Check planting times and follow the suggested planting methods.
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28 Jun 20, Judi (New Zealand - temperate climate): My 6-yr-old came home with an egg carton of sweetcorn seeds he'd planted at school. We put them on the windowsill and they've sprouted beautifully. But it's June, and although it's very mild now (in Waikato) we're expecting to get winter weather soon. He's very excited about these seedlings and would love to grow them to fruition - do you think I could grow them in a large pot as an indoor plant?
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30 Jun 20, Anonymous (New Zealand - temperate climate): Corn needs to be planted in rows about 6-800mm apart. Seeds need to be planted about 150mm apart. Best to grow 2 or more rows together in a block for pollination. When the tassel and silks come out it takes about 5 days for pollination. Then about 21 days for cob to be ready to pick. Read up on the net.
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Colleen, the shallow soil shouldn't be a problem as sweetcorn has a fibrous root system and is shallow rooted. The most important thing is too keep the moisture up and keep them well mulched if soil is shallow. If cobs are small due to not all kerels developing, this due to lack of pollination. Follow the instructions on the site and plant in blocks. Regards.

- willo

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