Growing sweet corn is possible, even if you don't have a huge garden or farmland. ... Plant the corn in blocks at least three rows wide, with a minimum row length of 8 feet.

For that reason, we plant sweet corn in a block planting of several short rows side by side rather than one or two long rows. By planting in blocks, ...

For a continuous supply of sweet corn, plant early, mid-season and late cultivars. Alternatively, the same cultivar can be planted in blocks every two weeks. The last practical planting date for ...

Unless you know the field corn flowering time, plant sweet corn and popcorn at least 300 feet from field corn plots to avoid cross-pollination. Soil temperature is the next consideration.

Sweet corn harvested fresh from the home garden and cooked soon afterward is one of life’s great treats. If you have never had that experience, now is the time to plant sweet corn in the garden ...

Cultural requirements. A long frost-free growing season is necessary to grow sweet corn, so it should be planted in Greater Columbus gardens in mid to late May, when the chance of late frost has ...

And do not plant in single rows. Plant in blocks instead. If you are planting sweet corn, either plant it 250 feet away from the Indian corn or plant a variety that won’t bloom at the same time.