How to Grow Corn, Complete Growing Guide (Part 2 of 3)

In this video, we continue our corn complete growing guide by covering the steps necessary to get a massive harvest. In part 2 of 3, we'll show you how to hill your soil, what to watch out for, and how to water and fertilize your corn crop.
If you're looking to grow corn for long term food supply, then this is the video for you! In this guide, we'll cover all the essential steps necessary to get a successful corn crop. From planting to harvesting, this is the ultimate guide to growing corn for a massive harvest!
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[@AP_87.]

I love Hollis's notes. I'd buy his book if he ever publishes.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

❤️

[@marysgarden]

Me too! A book would be amazing

[@MrJaxparadize]

🤔

[@michwoodside]

Me too!

[@cassiel6132]

Absolutely! Very understandable

[@allywolf9182]

I love you guys. So much difference between your garden here and the one in Va. You guys have a farm now! I'm so proud of ya'll.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

It has been a challenge! We are so happy here. Had to put a lot of projects on hold due to the economic collapse of our country. Trying to do a little at a time until the economy improves.

[@allywolf9182]

@Hollis and Nancys Homestead I feel that. But at this point be glad you can grow enough food to survive! God bless

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Amen. I have literally been begging everyone to start gardening!!

[@allywolf9182]

@Hollis and Nancys Homestead I know. You've been very kindly warning for years...I had a great setup but lost my home n garden. Fighting cancer and PTSD. Jesus will care for me. If not, lol, I just get to be with him sooner. No complaints. PS if I get there before you do...I will deliver the message in your heart to the one you are waiting to see the most. Promise! ❤

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

What a kind gift to me. I pray for your peace and comfort. I know God will bring you home gently with His angels. Thank you for seeking out my beloved Mother, Father and Son (Michael). Please hug them for me💔

[@marmaladesunrise]

Hollis, you certainly do bring a smile to my face & joy in my heart. But I think it's your GOODNESS coming through that does it for everyone. God Bless you & Nancy. ❤

[@debbiee7850]

your sketches are INCREDIBLE !!

[@dannystout7715]

Another great video, thank you Hollis for explaining everything as you do. God bless you and your family.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you Danny. Have a peaceful weekend 🌽🌽🌽

[@maureenchavis733]

Here for part 2 thank you for sharing

[@playdiscgolf1546]

Dark side of the moon is one of the best albums of all time! Cool shirt!

[@marilyncameron6711]

Super class in planting corn, my father plant plenty corn, used a tractor, I’m using tiller for my gardens

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thanks for watching. Best of luck to you with your corn this year 🌽🌽🌽

[@TheMixingBowlHomestead]

OMG... I love your OCD. You make gardening look perfect, beautiful and easy. I know is no easy job, but just the fact that you and Mrs. Nancy take time to explain step by step, makes it easy for us newbies.

[@MRoark-wl5fr]

Y’all are amazing! Thanks for helping us little garden folks!

[@sondraellison3178]

I know this is going to help me this spring! I had a horrible crop of corn last year. After watching your very informative video, I'm willing to give it another try. 😀

[@marilyncameron6711]

My Lord that looks good, I’ll refer back to this video when I plant my corn and popcorn

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

👍

[@sunshinegurl1474]

Absolute love your progression videos, and the blues playing in the background is the icing on the cake! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge 🌱💚🌱

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@etcowwith-et3350]

The silk carries the pollen to the kernels. Well done.

[@stevedaniel8703]

Very informative videos. I really enjoy your videos. Keep doing the great work. Bless you and your family.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you Steve👍🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@soonzach4017]

Your garden’s always so beautiful, congratulations on beautiful gardens.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you

[@kansasgardener5844]

Great in depth video. You guys have always made good videos but they just get better and better.

[@artb8300]

You and your wife are such a blessing 🙌

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you sir

[@chrisbeavers2290]

Hollis, you do an awesome job of explaining. I can't wait to plant a row of corn in my backyard! Thanks for all you do to help us be self-sufficient. I'm in Michigan sooo it'll probably be a few more weeks before I can even start thinking about. God bless you Nancy and Bing Bing.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Don’t plant a row. Plant several short rows to form a square block. Did you see part 1? If not, check it out before you plant❤️

[@rdaws73]

Living the American dream in my opinion

[@nikikrafft6406]

You all are wonderful, thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you ma’am

[@peggyrooney7557]

Thank you Holis for your videos on growing different types of vegetables, very interesting and informative.

[@kele1264]

I very much appreciate all the information you bring. I love your notes. My Dad was like that, and I get it from him. Yes, your videos and your impeccable efforts bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart, that's for sure! Thank you to both you and Nancy for such a fine channel!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you so much for your kind words. ❤️

[@gardenboydon]

Simple but informative! Thank you!

[@marysisson7761]

I’m enjoying this series about the corn. I wasn’t successful last year growing corn. But I will be after watching your videos. 🥂here’s to a successful crop next summer.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You will do a great job this spring. Nothing like fresh corn on the cob ❤️

[@marysisson7761]

@@HollisNancysHomestead 🥰

[@caseyscarrotpatch]

You are so knowledgeable about gardening. I love you channel!! Ty for sharing!!❤❤

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you! We all learn from each other

[@mousiebrown1747]

Lovely looking stand of corn!!!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I have always loved the look of rows of corn🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@deanbarr5740]

Good info, thanks. Growing up in the 60's I used to think it was too much attention working the garden. "Funny when your a kid". My dad always raised a great garden. Especially corn and potatoes. Of course we had cucumbers,tomatoes, different kinds of beans, and several rows of onions.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I seemed to always love tending the garden even as a kid. I found it fascinating

[@freddking4389]

Corn looks great. Yeah, I have 2 years of growing Charlie Brown looking stalks of corn in the past. Now I know why. Thanks.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

👍

[@chrisogletree883]

Thank you for your corn 🌽 series I’ve always wanted to grow corn thanks to you and your notes and knowledge I started growing this year again thank you sir I really appreciate you for taking the time to show and explain 😄

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Best of luck to you with your corn and your garden this year 👍

[@whommee]

hill your corn... we call dosing it with a heavy dose of nitrogen "laying it by" we lay it by twice,, then just leave it be till we pick it love yalls videos

[@YaelSharon3410]

I like the diagrams in the notebook and the tips/troubleshooting, very well explained. I plan on growing mine in buckets but the information on growing is still pertinent Regardless of growing method. Thank you for showing this video

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you for watching and your kind words❤️❤️🐶

[@MaryMartin-lv7kz]

Thank you

[@r.g8649]

Love 💗 y’all videos 👍🏽. You give great information easy to follow instructions your penmanship & illustrations are excellent 😊. I have a gardening notebook 📓 I put your information in for reference 👍🏽😊🌽🌽

[@marilyncameron6711]

19 degree tonight in Alabama, snow flurry today, be a while before I can plant corn and popcorn

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Going down to 27 here tonight. We won’t be planting this years corn until April🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@loulauer5853]

Thank you for your corn series. They've been a good help and educational. One question - do you do anything manually to help the tassels pollinate the silk? I've heard people talk about shaking the stalks or just simply walking down a row with a broom and brushing it against the stalk to cause pollen to fall. I always thought that natures wind would be enough to get the job done.

[@fussyrenovator7551]

I’ve heard to overhead water.

[@jasonkelly8771]

Hollis, I didn't think you'd be a Pink Floyd guy. They're one of my favorites!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

David Gilmore has a gifted control of his guitar. 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@jasonkelly8771]

@@HollisNancysHomestead So, now you're saying my favorite member of Pink Floyd is also your favorite. We could definitely listen to music together and get on the same wavelength. 👍👍👍 I'll suggest a deep cut and look up Pink Floyd playing "Mother" with Sinead O'Connor here on youtube. Good stuff.

[@conniedavidson1807]

Your corn looks beautiful. We just had our freeze and now I'm hoping Texas is over this winter. I'm going to plant my corn this week.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Ours is tonight. We will be planting corn in April

[@conniedavidson1807]

@@HollisNancysHomestead If I'm smart, I'll do the same. Maybe it's a little too early. Since I've never grown corn, I should listen to the pro.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I would wait for the ground to get more warm so you can get a better germination rate👍

[@conniedavidson1807]

@@HollisNancysHomestead Good advise. I will wait. I'm so impatient to get started.

[@Liwayputi]

Thanks again 🙏

[@marktoldgardengnome4110]

Looks like 500+ ears if all goes to plan. Also looks like it is! 👍👍👍 TYFS, Mark n Rosa

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Not sure what the final count was. We had 10 rows with about 40 corn stalks on each row. We had a very successful harvest. We got a lot on the first harvest and another pretty big harvest about two weeks later. We had corn for a year and shared with several families. God blessed us🌽

[@Angie-jg4nz]

Oh my, I look at your black garden and am faced with the white sandy garden. I buy and put black cow in my rows, as much as possible, to no avail. Can’t simply afford to buy as much as I would need for mine to retain nutrients and hold water. I keep at it though and keep my expectations to a reasonable outcome, for my situation. You’re one of my favorite gardeners with great videos🙂

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

It takes time and the sand wants to consume everything you add to it. Sandy soil is extremely challenging. Keep at it👍

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You know, you can order Black Kow in bulk right?? If you live in their delivery radius you can get dump truck loads dumped directly into your garden. Touch base with Cathy Drake at Black Kow. She can help you blackkow.com/our_team

[@annehollier4632]

What about adding peat moss… slowly but surely… and composted leaves?

[@Sirabun-qd6nu]

Video mantap

[@angelaperdue7841]

Can't find the ammonium Nitrate 21-0-21. Where did you buy it? What can you use in its place?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I git mine at Ace Hardware. If you can’t find it anywhere just use a 20-0-0 fertilizer

[@kcmama91]

How often do you water the corn as seed and new stalks ? Thanks so much !

[@TheFlowerMoundFlowers]

What do you use for pest control?

[@polini65]

Great video Thank you, I do have problem on my white corn. Some plants have tassels but the plant Is not Heaving ears that are mature enough. Could I harvest the seeds and do pollination later by hand. I think I water not enough :( will change that after watching your video. Second problem I have one plant just open it’s tassels and they are very sticky im afraid not drops of it because of the sticky ness , why do I have that what could I do about it ? Thanks you ❤

[@MizRuthie]

Your soil looks so wonderful!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

It is very difficult to work with. Thanks to Black Kow I am slowly improving the soil

[@tressastanton1300]

When did you thin the rows?

[@polini65]

Also I’m looking for we’re I can get the 21-00-21 I can’t even find it online :( what do I give my poor plants. Now ? :(

[@genedutton28]

@4:27 you put the fertilizer on either side and not on the stalk. Will the nitrogen burn the roots at the base if you did? And, once you hill up after fertilizing, is it better dispersed within the soil to avoid possible burning?

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I ever add fertilizer on the base of any plant. Always side dress. I cultivated the fertilizer in with the soil then hilled to better incorporate in the soil evenly to avoid burning👍

[@genedutton28]

@@HollisNancysHomestead Thank you for this series. Very informative.

[@leighco9]

Should I be buying new seed each year? Thanks.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I don’t keep my seeds longer than 2 years

[@leighco9]

@@HollisNancysHomestead Thank you.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You are very welcome ❤️

[@TsAinaHomestead]

Hollis & Nancy do you pre soak your corn kernels before planting? I've seen ppl do this. Thanks! T~ fron N.Nws

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I do not soak the seed

[@dottieboatman9816]

Where you get fertilizer 21

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Ace Hardware

[@DroppinShellzz]

What do you have growing around the perimeter of the corn?

[@ClarkSolar]

It looks like garlic.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Garlic

[@mcmillinsfaithhomestead523]

We moved here from Oklahoma to restore The Honey Stand and I keep asking “Where’s the dirt?” You aren’t joking it’s the worst soil ever! I’ve had gardens for years and I feel like a preschooler in gardening! Also having trouble with soil gnats when I start seeds, any advise? Cinnamon doesn’t seem to phase them. I’ve sterilized my soil, bought new soil…. I’m stumped

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Decrease your watering just a bit. Continue with the cinnamon. They are fungus gnats. Control the fungus to get rid of them

[@johnathanross8951]

Think ill just get a bag of frozen peas.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

😂

[@Aussiehomestead1965]

Many won't know but each individual silk connects to each individual corn kernel. It's more obvious when you strip back the leaves when you harvest. The reason you get gaps on your corn cob is that one silk missed the pollen falling down onto to it. I get into the habit of waiting till the pollen is at it's peak and just give each stalk a bit of a jiggle as I go down the rows. It has worked well for me.

[@jeaniemalone5304]

Great to know. Thanks!👩‍🌾

[@marilyncameron6711]

Thank You

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You are very welcome 🌽❤️

[@sharonn7488]

Love the sketch book and how you explain each step and purpose!

[@nancyburkle7887]

Thank you Hollis and Nancy love your videos always inspiring. However I do have a question regarding the silks and the worms at what point would be the best point to spray spinosad to deter the worms from eating the corn thank you may God continue to bless you

[@kathylong4748]

Thanks, Hollis & Nancy for your great instruction! I actually GREW corn stalks. However, the kernels turned to smut. According to what I could find, smut is caused by too much nitrogen in the soil. Should I avoid adding the extra nitrogen so that I won't get smut again?

[@Brandr1]

Thank you!!! I have been looking for a comprehensive teaching on how to grow sweet corn. Most videos out there teach you how to space it or how deep to do it or how to water but very few address when to fertilize and you did that. It may be too late for this year‘s harvest to see much improvement but I expect big things next year!

[@dedemaddox]

Growing up, I spent weeks of my summers with my grandparents on their farm. My grandpa had a large garden and grew a lot of corn. I knew absolutely none of this information. I must say, your information and explanations were truly fascinating!

[@richardscarlett7942]

You should be able to cheat the cross polination in 1 or 3 rows with a leaf blower "gently"

[@jamesjohnson831]

Absolutely brilliant instructional videos. Your should release a book.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you James👍👍👍

[@cheemssixty3987]

@@HollisNancysHomestead if nothing else, sell copies of your notebook. I’d buy it. So much concise information!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

It’s all free to help others. Copies of all sketches are on our KZbin channel community tab and/or on our Facebook page ❤️

[@brittanyreeeeeee]

Dry nevada sand may be worse than Florida's😂, but im going all out this year and have been binge watching all of your videos, and im willing to try anything at least once. By far the most informative channel I've come across.

[@TheMixingBowlHomestead]

I have some corn plants at the first stage and others just entering the 2nd growth stage. Is that normal? Also, the ones that are on the second stage have little worms. Heeelllpppp

[@aa37988]

What an excellent lesson, Hollis. Thanks!

[@poemsforgod2548]

71 and my very first garden started a sisters attempt corn is about 6inches very quickly and today beans have started up so will plant squashes in a few days just winging it with help from angels like you /grin I know I will have to watch my pq's well we will see how I do cant really purchase anything else this year but have worm poop and fish emulsion left so maybe more often than 4 wks will do it thx again love and blessings to you and yours

[@tonyarozay30]

Thank you for your videos!!! They help me so much when I have questions or need tips. My dad was my garden guru who I’d go to for help with my garden. He passed away March 2023 unexpectedly. Gardening is how I keep his memory alive.❤ God bless your family.

[@tater357]

Following along with this, because I decided to try and attempt growing some fall corn this year in my 2023 fall garden. I just amended the soil in my raised bed this morning with some black kow and throw down some balanced fertilizer before I mixed it up and also added some blood meal. Going to just be a test, so if it makes, I'll attempt a bigger area next spring and see what happens, but looking forward to it and very interested in seeing if this grows. My seed of choice was a sweet corn called "Nirvana". Bought it from Hoss Tools last year, just didn't get around to trying it. Hoping it's still active. But thanks again for the videos that You and Ms. Nancy make, you kind folks really do make a BIG difference in helping us little guys. And in times like today, there's a lot of folks really needing the help and teaching. God Bless ya'll and keep up the great work the Lord has blessed you with. Have a Blessed Day.

[@deliachitts1964]

Thank you once again learned heaps going to grow mine now in spring in Australia 😊

[@mustardchips7419]

Did you only do that one serving of fertilizer and one hilling? Or is that something you repeat every couple of weeks?

[@chazjonez9763]

24:18 Arizona has some pretty hard clay soil, but somehow, God allows us to grow corn 🌽 🙏🏼!

[@whitneybelk4861]

You are a godsend! Thank you SO MUCH for all your excellent videos!

[@winrockywin331]

Truly the best gardening videos on KZbin!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you for such a nice thing to say❤️

[@lindag4484]

Loved the bluesy music when you were hilling the corn.

[@mrschefyoda7825]

I always love your videos!! Thank you for all your hard work and knowledge.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you so much for watching! Have a blessed day!❤️

[@leerocks3859]

Opening with my favorite shirt!! got to be a good video lol 💕✌🏼

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

❤️🎸❤️🎸🌽🌽🌽

[@jeffreyhilbourn209]

What’s the nitrogen fertilizer u used

[@annettehalter2182]

Thank You for sharing…Blessings

[@PoliteTeeth]

What song was playing? That was a sweet tune!

[@kele1264]

I've probably said it before, but I'm gonna say it again: I really enjoy the intermittent shots of the flowers on your property!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

That’s all Nancy. She loves flowers

[@Rosalyn-z6t]

Bing Bing needs a friend 😊

[@sowsweetdeborahallen7256]

🌽 Yes!!! Good morning Hollis and Nancy!!!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Good morning little sister❤️

[@quyenkhang5731]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sandybrown9175]

Thanks 👋❤️🙏

[@annettehalter2182]

Thank You ❤️

[@marilyncameron6711]

Gotta pick up more black cow

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

👍

[@clarkansas6590]

Good job

[@kcmama91]

Also do your perimeter fences keep critters out of your garden. Squirrels and rabbits love to eat my crops

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

The perimeter fence is a deer fence. I plan to add 36” rabbit wire skirt around the bottom as soon as our country’s economy recovers. Nothing short of killing them will stop them🐿

[@johnjanczyn5134]

Instead of planting corn close together at first and then thinning to 12 inches apart , can't you plant 12 inches to begin with?

[@cheemssixty3987]

Not every seed will germinate so you plant extra to make sure you get one plant every 12 inches. If you just plant one seed every 12 inches and a couple don’t germinate, you’ll end up with big holes in your rows of corn.

[@amyhoward8235]

Good morning, Hollis and Nancy! We are so excited to watch these videos. We do have a question: What direction do your garden rows run? Our garden is 100ft long and the length runs East and west. We were curious which way you laid out your garden. Thank you very much.

[@penelopegrier5073]

That’s a Great question. I was wondering that myself.

[@amyhoward8235]

We just purchased everything that you said we needed for the corn. Now, we are waiting for the temps. to get warmer in Oklahoma. We ordered our seeds from Johnny's Seed Company.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

My garden is 50’x100’. The long side runs East to west. The 50’ rows run north to south.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

👍

[@amyhoward8235]

Thank you for your quick response, Hollis. My husband built four raised beds as you taught us in your video when you and Nancy were in Virginia. We will be filling them tomorrow. It snowed here on Friday so our planting is a little delayed. Therefore, we have been waiting to get started. Thank you again for your helpful instructions and diagrams. After our raised beds, we will get started in the earth garden. Tell Nancy and Bing-Bing hello. We are so grateful you two started this mission Tom teach and help others. God bless.

[@chelinfusco6403]

Yes your video has brought a smile to my face and joy to my heart. ;-)

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

❤️❤️❤️

[@nomathembazwedala7704]

I always find your channel very educational. While you were explaining the process of fertilizing corn I quickly wrote down all the notes you have in your excercode book. Thanks very much for the notes and explanation.

[@annettehalter2182]

WOW!!! I have started growing corn in a raised bed…..😳👀Let’s see what happens… I’m Soooo Excited!!!

[@luholam]

So glad I recently stumbled across your channel. Just amazing how much I've learned from you. I actually have hope my corn will grow this year. I really appreciate you explaining things so well!

[@angelasaenz9976]

I have researched corn growing and last years harvest was a bust. Your video was the first time I’ve come across healing the corn. Thank you for your videos!! 👏 👏👏❤️

[@sweetmary6793]

These beautiful couple are my favorite gardeners and I love the videos from seeds to harvest. Thank you for helping us with our garden. God bless you.

[@638DESTRUCTION]

Thanks for the video! That Pink Floyd tshirt! 🤙

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

👍🎸👍🎸🌽🌽🌽

[@DudeDave]

Always great taste in music 🎶

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Just a rock star at heart🎸