Sweet Corn Seeds pack of 50 seeds Open Pollinated

Sweet Corn Seeds corn from seed is a rewarding process that can lead to a delicious harvest. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started:

1. Sweet Corn Seeds  Pick the Right Variety

Early Varieties: These mature faster and are suitable for shorter growing seasons.

Mid-Season Varieties: Take a bit longer but can yield more quantities.

Late Varieties: Suitable for longer growing seasons with warmer temperatures.

Cauliflower seeds can be bought together

2. Sweet Corn Seeds  Planting Time

Soil Temperature: Corn needs warm soil to germinate. Wait until the soil temperature is consistently above 60°F (15°C), ideally around 65-70°F (18-21°C).

Frost Date: Plant corn after the last frost date in your region.

3. Prepare the Soil

Location: Choose a sunny spot. Corn needs at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.

Soil Type: Corn prefers well-draining, loamy soil. If your soil is clay-heavy, consider amending it with organic matter.

Soil pH: Target a soil pH of 5.8 to 7.0

4. Sowing the Seeds

Spacing: Sow the seeds 1-2 inches deep and 8-12 inches apart in rows. Set rows apart at approximately 24-36 inches.

Depth: Make sure the seeds are about 1-2 inches deep in the ground.

Watering: The soil must be moist but not waterlogged before the seed will begin germinating.

5. Care and Management

Watering: Corn requires frequent watering, especially when they are pollinating. Should be about 1-1.5 inches per week, including rain.

Fertilizing: Balanced fertilizer or a high nitrogen one. Use package application amounts and schedule.

Weeding: Remove all weeds around the corn so that they do not compete with the plant for nutrient and water uptake.

6. Pollination

Pollination: Corn is wind-pollinated. Always plant corn in blocks rather than as single rows, which can increase chances of the pollen getting the silk of each ear.

7. Pests and Diseases

Common Pests: Among common pests are the corn earworms and aphids. Organic or chemical control may be applied if needed.

Diseases: Keep an eye out for corn smut or rust, for example. Adequate spacing and good air circulation help to avoid most problems.

8. Harvest

When: When the kernels are plump, and the silks are brown and dry, it is ready to be picked. The easiest way to test is to draw back the husk and use your fingernail to push a kernel-it should exude a milky liquid.