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.