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 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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29 May 20, Jack (Australia - tropical climate): What is the good time for Maize harvesting?? Our place is tropical, had a winter for short period of time, summer start from September till March.
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30 May 20, Anonymous (Australia - tropical climate): 11-14 weeks after planting. Read the comments here Gardenate - the info is in the notes.
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17 Apr 20, Colin and Taksan (Australia - temperate climate): Our corn has grown well but on opening it to check there were caterpillars eating it. What is the best way to control these?
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20 Apr 20, (Australia - temperate climate): If they don't eat much just cut the damaged section off. That is what I do. Caused by the heliothis moth. Look on the internet for a spray.
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10 Apr 20, Pamela MATHEWS (Australia - tropical climate): Hellow .. what is the best way to plant corn..eg:in rows or bunch in together..first time grower..thank you
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14 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - temperate climate): Plant 2-3-4 rows about 80-90cm between rows. When plants are about 40-50cm high run some fertiliser down each side of the plant and then hill the soil up around the plants. Makes the plant more stable in the ground.
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05 Apr 20, Robyn (Australia - tropical climate): I’ve always though corn was super hardy. My plants are about 3 weeks old, decent size and some little green caterpillars (about 1cm long) smashing it. Please help, what can I do? Natural solution?
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06 Apr 20, Jenni (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi, we use a mix of 1 tablespoon molasses to 1 litre water on caterpillars in corn, swamp lilies, and new cycad leaves. Molasses is available in 2 litre containers from produce stores. Good luck.
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06 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - temperate climate): Go to iView (ABC TV) on the internet and find Landline from yesterday Sunday 5/04/20 and watch the show. There is a story about the army worm (I think) that has just arrived in Northern Australia in particular Qld that is hammering sweet corn/maize.
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05 Apr 20, Deborah Hornberger (USA - Zone 10b climate): What is the best variety of sweet corn I can plant now.
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Plant 2-3-4 rows about 80-90cm between rows. When plants are about 40-50cm high run some fertiliser down each side of the plant and then hill the soil up around the plants. Makes the plant more stable in the ground.

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