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When you want to plant corn seed, there are a few things you should know to ensure you’ll yield a substantial crop of fresh corn. Since corn grows best in warmer climates, you must always wait until the last frost of the season before planting seedlings. When you buy the seed you can find out the best time to plant the seedlings according to the region of the country you live in. There is always a chart on the package which provides information about the best time to start planting, depending on the geographic area of the country you live in. The first thing you need to do when you plant corn seed is to get your soil ready. Corn stalks have a lot of weight and get very tall when the ears of corn are mature and ready to pick, so you have to dig the soil deep enough for an adequate system of roots. You should use a fertilizer or compost when you’re getting the soil ready. When you plant the seeds, they should be 36 inches apart. Each row of corn should also be 36 inches apart. In order to have sufficient pollination, you should plant between 4 to 6 rows, and more, if you have the space. When you plant corn seed, you need to have your garden in a spot that has full sunshine all day. Corn doesn’t grow as well in shady areas and you won’t yield as big a crop. Make sure that the seeds are planted in an area that has good drainage. When the soil drains well, you’ll get a lot more corn. When the seeds are planted, it shouldn’t be until the soil temperature is at least 60 degrees and there’s no danger of a late frost. There are a number of different varieties of corn seed, and how long the corn take to grow big enough to be harvested depends on the type of seed you buy. You can buy seed that takes anywhere from 60 to 90 days to mature. One of the best ways to get a good crop of corn is to buy several varieties of seed and plant it at different times. In this way, you’ll be able to have corn maturing at different times throughout the growing season. When the corn matures, it tastes best if it’s cooked immediately after picking. If you plant sweet corn, make sure it’s not left on the stalks for too long, or it won’t retain the fresh, sweet taste.
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