Corn is very sensitive to frost; do not plant soil temperature is at least 60°F (16°C), or 65°F (18°C) for super-sweet varieties. Usually, this is 2 or 3 weeks after the last frost in spring. See ourPlanting Calendarfor corn based on average frost dates. If you live in an...
the corn plant is ready to be pollinated. The pollen from the top stamen of a corn plant mixes with the silks from the ears of the corn to fertilize the corn. The more silks
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If possible, lay the plastic a week or so before planting. Plan to fertilize regularly because corn is a hungry plant. In addition to setting out young plants in the kind of nutrient-rich soil mentioned above, you'll want to feed corn regularly with a continuous-release fertilizer like ...
Planting oats in the spring is a prevalent practice. Use the weather as a guide when selecting planting dates. For planting oats, the soil temperature should be at least 40°F (4°C). The optimal air temperature for planting ranges from 32 to 35°F (0 to 2°C), but plants can endur...
Cabbage grows best when the soil pH is between 6.5 and 6.8. The soil needs to be fertile and non-acidic. Complete a soil test before planting cabbage. If clubroot disease has been a problem, adjust the soil pH to 7.0 or slightly higher by adding lime. Add potassium-rich material such ...
Cantaloupes, also known as muskmelons, are a delicious and nutritious fruit that you can grow in your own garden. Planting cantaloupe seeds
Whether youplant in raised bedsor in the ground, work compost into the soil at the rate of 50 to 100 pounds per 1000 square feet to improve soil structure – and be sure to fertilize. I’ll get to that part shortly. To keep your soil loose, avoid walking on or otherwise compacting ...
Plants require little, if any, fertilizer during the winter months due to lower light intensity levels. Fertilize in the spring, just before new growth begins. You can save yourself a bundle by overwintering some expensive tropical plants. If you have more plants than window space allows, offer...
Add an all-purpose fertilizer when planting; you won’t need to fertilize the rest of the growing season. Water thoroughly, even if the plants are drought-tolerant, and continue to water until they are well established. Once the soil temperature is warm (at least 50 degrees F.), add ...