Growing Sweet corn, also corn,maize

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

Jan	Feb	Mar	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
S			S	S	S	S	S	S
T	T	T		T	T	T	T	T
P	P			P	P	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Sweet corn in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
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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26 Feb 15, Graham (Australia - tropical climate): I would use chilli or garlic oil Chilli would be the best
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24 Aug 14, Anna (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Has anyone grown gem corn? Know where to get seeds?
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14 Sep 14, Kbot (Australia - temperate climate): Try here: • Diggers • Eden Seeds or if you are in WA try Merri Bee Farm Happy gardening :)
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05 May 14, craig (Australia - temperate climate): Use pyrethrum for ants, the grubs don't like it much either. It is a safer less toxic option. A fresh chilli mix in water also works but isn't pleasant on a windy day when applying. Try not to be too nosey and open the cobbs for a look as this allows access for pests to get in. Let the silks die down to a dead brown and you will get what you get, leaving them longer wont help they are done.
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19 Feb 14, Natalie (Australia - temperate climate): I am growing corn for the first time and have struck a problem. I planted them in October and noticed the tops have turned brown. I picked some but one only had about 3 kernels and the others didn't have any. They smelt ready for picking too. Did I pick too early?
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10 Aug 14, Naomi (Australia - temperate climate): There aren't many kernels because they didn't pollinate. You can self-pollinate by grabbing the pollen off the tassels (at the top) and sprinkling onto the silk threads. Worked well for us!
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17 Feb 14, John (Australia - temperate climate): hi .can you tell me how we can stop ants eating our corn . just lost 15 plants for the second time . they eat the corn itself not the plant .
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27 Jan 14, Eve Hjort (Australia - temperate climate): I have grubs in my corn cobs how do I get rid of them
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25 Jan 14, Peter (Australia - sub-tropical climate): do you remove the seeds off the cob to dry out or just leave them on the cob.
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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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