Any tips on growing sweet corn?

[lynnmcmahan]

Keep the weed out
Use 1# (pint jar) of 13-13-13 fertilizer for every 100' row at plant time
Plant 1" deep about 10''s apart
Side dress w/33/0/0 fertilizer when it's knee high
Spray for worms when it's waist high and watch for more every two weeks
Protect from deer all the time
Protect from coons when it starts to ripen
Keep a close eye on it and don't pick it to early but don't let it start to harden up. Look at the days to harvest for the type that you plant, usually around 90 days.
Good luck

Been eating out of the first patch for two weeks. It was planted first Sat of March. Put up 18quarts that I cut off the cob. Plan to get the remainder tomorrow. The second patch was planted the third Sat of March and should be ready next week. Much better patch since we were able to water. Should be able to give a bunch away.
No problems with bugs, squirrels, birds or coons

[Kingfisher]

Keep the weed out
Use 1# (pint jar) of 13-13-13 fertilizer for every 100' row at plant time
Plant 1" deep about 10''s apart
Side dress w/33/0/0 fertilizer when it's knee high
Spray for worms when it's waist high and watch for more every two weeks
Protect from deer all the time
Protect from coons when it starts to ripen
Keep a close eye on it and don't pick it to early but don't let it start to harden up. Look at the days to harvest for the type that you plant, usually around 90 days.
Good luck

Been eating out of the first patch for two weeks. It was planted first Sat of March. Put up 18quarts that I cut off the cob. Plan to get the remainder tomorrow. The second patch was planted the third Sat of March and should be ready next week. Much better patch since we were able to water. Should be able to give a bunch away.
No problems with bugs, squirrels, birds or coons

I been doing what you said Pa.......... But mine ain't that far along yet. It's growing and so far nothing ate it. What are you doing with your corn? I saw a mighty fine recipe for corn fritters today. Thanks for your post.

[lynnmcmahan]

Been eating out of the first patch for two weeks. It was planted first Sat of March. Put up 18quarts that I cut off the cob. Plan to get the remainder tomorrow. The second patch was planted the third Sat of March and should be ready next week. Much better patch since we were able to water. Should be able to give a bunch away.
No problems with bugs, squirrels, birds or coons[/quote]

I been doing what you said Pa.......... But mine ain't that far along yet. It's growing and so far nothing ate it. What are you doing with your corn? I saw a mighty fine recipe for corn fritters today. Thanks for your post.[/quote]

I love corn any way you cook it. Sometimes eat it straight off the cob, raw. Eat corn bread two times a week, corn on the cob, roasted corn, grilled corn, corn cassirole, mexican corn bread, grits, hominy........ Don't forget popcorn and I make great corn nuts.
Trouble with me is the carbs. Had to cut way back. I went from 223# to right at 200#. Hard time breaking 200.
Don't like counting the chicks before they hatch, but will probably give most of it away.
Keep me posted on your crop.

[Kingfisher]

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Keep me posted on your crop.[/quote]

Well the " hoppers" ate it! I came back to Austin a few weeks ago and when I went back last week it was all gone!
It was doing good and would have loved the few inches of rain we have had but......its gone. ;( Can I replant and try to get some grown before it gets cold?

[inbredredneck]

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Can I replant and try to get some grown before it gets cold?

The neighbor just planted 318 acres on Tuesday.

[lynnmcmahan]

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Keep me posted on your crop.

Well the " hoppers" ate it! I came back to Austin a few weeks ago and when I went back last week it was all gone!
It was doing good and would have loved the few inches of rain we have had but......its gone. ;( Can I replant and try to get some grown before it gets cold?[/quote]

Corn usually takes about 90 days to harvest after planting. Weather (temp) wise you will be ok. Never planted this late, I'm told the bugs will eat it up. I believe that if you watch it and spray, it should produce. Also, it would help if you irrigate.
So, what you got to loose, a few bucks for seed and fertilizer. I say go for it.

[greybeard]

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Keep me posted on your crop.

Well the " hoppers" ate it! I came back to Austin a few weeks ago and when I went back last week it was all gone!
It was doing good and would have loved the few inches of rain we have had but......its gone. ;( Can I replant and try to get some grown before it gets cold?

Yes, it is doable in your area IF..you don't get a bunch of 105* days strung together for several weeks like I did last year. I tried a 2nd crop last year just because and No matter how much water I put on and into the soil, the stalks and leaves just baked away.
If I were to try it this year, the seed would rot in the ground--from drought to flood--can't catch a break here.
(thinkin about gettin barefooted, rollin up my britches legs and planting some rice) ;)

[lynnmcmahan]

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Can I replant and try to get some grown before it gets cold?

The neighbor just planted 318 acres on Tuesday.

How's the neighbor's corn doing?

[inbredredneck]

I see the red flags in two different spots so it must be getting close.