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01 Oct 16, May (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I think you can plant before December during spring already, as soon as the danger of frost has passed. Also, if you are planting more than one variety, it is best to do so a few weeks apart so they don't mature at the same time, because they cross-polinate between species.

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17 Mar 20, A (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

I only have a small home garden. I generally start planting my first batch around more d Sept and the every 6 to 8 weeks thereafter. If my first batch was planted in September , my sweet or green corn is harvested in Early Jan or Feb. I plant pumpkins in between the rows and when the corn is about shin high I interspace with climbing green been. The pumpkin protects the corn roots and the beans provide nitrogen.

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13 Feb 17, Matam (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

What is the best sweet corn maize seed to plant? I want the one that can produce bigger corns.

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13 Feb 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

I am in Australia and don't know the varieties you have available in South Africa. I would google search 'sweet corn seed' on your computer. There are three mail order seed companies that I am aware of in your country. They will have a range of sweet corn seed available and each will have details regarding colour, size and sweetness to choose from. I trust someone from your area will respond to your query with some suggestions. Trust this helps.

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30 Apr 17, zaakirah cassim (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

What season does the mealies get harvested in South Africa

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02 May 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

You would normally harvest mealies when the stalks and leaves have dried off. This would generally be in May but seasons do vary. If you harvest them before they are properly dry they may be susceptible to mould. Store your mealies in a dry, airy place.

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26 Aug 18, Mokhethi (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

When is it best time to grow maize for first harvest? ?

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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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28 Oct 21, Mike (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Can I plant sweet corn on dryland/with rain?

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