Prepare the soil. Corn prefers soil that is nitrogen rich and well manured.
If possible, plant in soil that you have already grown beans or peas in, as they help to enrich the soil with more nitrogen.
Make sure the soil is about 60 °F (16 °C). If it is not warm enough, you can help to increase the temperature by covering the ground in black plastic and cutting holes to plant the corn through.[6]
Add compost or manure to the soil two and four weeks before planting so that it has time to incorporate with the soil.