Corn  I don't remember ever planting corn before. It's a crop that takes some space, enough for severals row. Corn is pollinated by the wind blowing the pollen from other corn plants, so there needs to be a critical mass of plants for formation of ears. I have a small garden. This year I decided to plant fewer seeds of crops that I know grow well and aren't popular with the local wildlife, such as zucchini, summer squash, beans, and potatoes. I also planted a few tomatoes. After planting the above, I had an unused section that was just right for 5 rows of corn. I planted the seeds today and used a straw mulch. The straw should keep down the weeds and keep the soil moist. I'm looking forward to some sweet corn by the end of summer.
posted by Bruce Wright at 1:42 PM #