CARE
When your plants are 3 to 4 inches tall, thin them so they are 8 to 12 inches apart.
Be careful not to damage the roots when weeding.
Soil must be well drained and able to keep consistent moisture.
In dry conditions, be sure to keep corn well watered due to its shallow roots. Water at a rate of 5 gallons per sq yard. Mulch helps reduce evaporation.
PESTS/DISEASES
Click on the links below to learn how to manage different pests in the garden!
Raccoons
Spotted Cucumber Beetles
Flea Beetles
Cutworms
HARVEST/STORAGE
Harvest when tassels begin to turn brown and cobs start to swell. Kernels should be full and milky.
Pull ears downward and twist to take off stalk.
Sweet corn varieties lose their sweetness soon after harvesting.
Prepare for eating or preserving immediately after picking.
Sweet corn freezes well, especially if removed from ears before freezing. Learn how to properly freeze corn.
Corn kernels can also be harvested for other purposes, like corn-filled therapy packs.