{"id":239,"date":"2017-08-01T12:40:26","date_gmt":"2017-08-01T07:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.khetigaadi.com\/?p=239"},"modified":"2022-08-30T11:04:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T05:34:50","slug":"sweet-corn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khetigaadi.com\/blog\/sweet-corn\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fertilize Corn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Sweet corn<\/strong> <\/em>is an annual with yellow, white, and bi-colored ears. A long, frost-free growing season is necessary after planting. Here&#8217;s how to grow corn in\u00a0your garden<strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sweet corn is wind-pollinated, so it should be planted in blocks, rather than in single rows. Early, mid, and late-season varieties extend the harvest. If you miss the optimal harvest time, corn will go downhill fast, as sugars convert to starch.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>PLANTING<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Corn plants are picky about their soil. Work in aged manure or compost the fall before planting and let over winter in the soil.<\/li>\n<li>Starting corn seeds indoors is not recommended.<\/li>\n<li>Plant seeds outdoors two weeks after the last spring frost date.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure soil temperature is above 60 degrees F for successful germination. (Up to 65 for super sweet varieties.) In colder zones, the ground<\/li>\n<li>d from\u00a0ears\u00a0before freezing.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0can be warmed by a black plastic cover if necessary. Plant seeds through holes.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. Rows 30 to 36 inches apart.<\/li>\n<li>For sufficient pollination, plan your plot right. Don&#8217;t plant two long rows, rather, plant corn blocks of at least four rows.<\/li>\n<li>You may choose to fertilize at planting time corn is meant to grow rapidly. If you are confident that the soil is adequate, this can be skipped.<\/li>\n<li>Water well at planting time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>CARE<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When your plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin them so they are 8 to 12 inches apart.<\/li>\n<li>Be careful not to damage the roots when weeding.<\/li>\n<li>Soil must be well drained and able to keep consistent moisture.<\/li>\n<li>In dry conditions, be sure to keep corn well watered due to its shallow roots. Water at a rate of 5 gallons per sq yard. Mulch helps reduce evaporation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>HARVEST\/STORAGE<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Harvest when tassels begin to turn brown and cobs start to swell. Kernels should be full and milky.<\/li>\n<li>Pull ears downward and twist to take off the stalk.<\/li>\n<li>Sweet corn varieties lose their sweetness soon after harvesting.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare for eating or preserving immediately after picking.<\/li>\n<li>Sweet corn freezes well, especially if remove<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any questions or interested in buying new tractor online with your home feel free to contact us and be sure to visit our website, www.khetigaadi.com Also visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.khetigaadi&amp;hl=en_US\">Khetigaadi <\/a>App<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit our page for more information about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/khetigaadi.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tractor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Agricultural implements, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/khetigaadi.com\/new-tractors\/en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tractor Price<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/khetigaadi.com\/tractor-video\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tractor Videos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/khetigaadi.com\/blog\/tractor-games\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tractor Games<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\">Rotary Fuel Injection Pump vs Inline Fuel Injection Pump &#8211; KhetiGaadi Video<\/h1>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rotary Fuel Injection Pump vs Inline Fuel Injection Pump - KhetiGaadi, PowerGuru\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DNfGYHRmyRg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sweet corn is an annual with yellow, white, and bi-colored ears. 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