Growing Sweet corn, also corn,maize

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

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
                P P P  

(Best months for growing Sweet corn in South Africa - Summer rainfall 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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31 Oct 21, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Corn needs plenty of regular watering - like each couple of days.
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10 Jan 23, Wessel Naude (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi there.Can i still sow sweetcorn in January
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13 Feb 23, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Sept to Nov
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21 Jun 23, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
greetings. can see you farming sweet corn . can you whatsapp me on +27630965740. need also some information how to go grow it as well
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17 May 23, Jessica (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hello. When can I grow sweet corn in Botswana?
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19 May 23, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Find your climate zone and check the planting guide.
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23 Jun 23, John dodgson (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
When did they start growing corn in the wester Cape?
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14 Feb 24, gugu dlamini (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
CORN701 does not grow in the ground I tried several times, it grew once after that it doesn't. Second time seeds became big and never progressed in the ground.
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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.

- Jenni

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