Posted by jdemaris on September 09, 2009 at 15:35:01 from (67.142.130.18):
In Reply to: GROWING CORN posted by CHRIS BLOHM on September 09, 2009 at 09:33:41:
You might want to check what the characterists are of the corn variety you are using. I've planted some old non-hydrid varities that did terrible; especially Country Gentleman. Also, do you have bees around? I'm wondering what color are your corn leafs? Do they stay dark green all summer?
I'm no expert, but do grow 5-10 acres of sweet corn every year on some pretty crappy, high-acid, and very rocky soil. Also grow feed corn for some neighbors which grows better and faster then any sweet corn I use. And, I don't use any chemicals anymore. I got tired of spending the money on Prowl and Bicep. Now, I interplant all the sweet corn with pole beans and pumpkins. Then, I just let the weeds grow. This year, the weeds were as high as the corn until July, and then the corn overtook the weeds. Absolutely no problem with ears, all big and full. I use 15-15-15 when planting, and that's it. No side-dressing later. I'm using all SU and SE corn hydrids. Silver Queen and Silver King seem to grow anywhere as long as there is enough nitrogen in the soil.
I must admit I've got a plot of land up on top of the mountain where corn never did well. Short stalks and no ears. I didn't bother getting it checked; just stop using that area. So, I know that certain soil types will not support corn very well. But, you said your's was checked, correct? If so, what do those ag people say about your corn?
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