EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GROWING CORN

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[@FinznFowl82]

Everytime I fertilized my corn this year it has poured a flood and washed it away. I've fertilized it 6 times if not more and it's still stunted. It won't stop raining here on the coast of NC. Hoping I can get another crop in. I've had to dig potatoes early and throw tomato plants in the woods. We are finally getting a break now. Great video guys, always learn something knew.

[@herbcounselorh7734]

This is bar none, the best gardeners show! I look forward to every episode; good work guys. May God bless.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Herb! God bless you and your family as well!

[@brandyweems8326]

amen!!!

[@beckyhorse4560]

Absolutely loved this video as I'm fixing to plant my corn soon. Lots of needed info on this one guys! I also needed a good laugh and yall launched that one for me. Thats one thing us southerners seem to excel in and thats a good sense of humor 😀 Keep up the good work at making our lives better in the garden! Much appreciated!

[@carolavant3778]

Lots of good information tonight, and by the grace of God, I was awake for it! I am so looking forward to planting sweet corn this year! I'm finding that life moves a lot slower in my new location, but with all this cold and rain, I have not doubt that I'll have a pretty decent first garden this year.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Always green to see you here Carol!

[@rebellionpointfarms6140]

it is sooo wet here i just found out wild turkeys swim! like champs too...i have crawfish in my front yard, first time ever. potatoes!!haha i may just eat them.!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Time for a crawfish boil!

[@jamiehinton2349]

Heck yeah! I'm waiting for crawfish prices to go down.

[@thomaslinden7598]

My grand dad always told us to go play in the 🌽 now it makes sense. We were pollinating the corn

[@jakespeckman1]

Guys I love you. but come on don't fall for the BS about wind turbines. sell your stuff and tell me more about how your seeds are better but stay out of the ditch. The other BS is going to kill your channel. Its ok you have your views but some of us use your channel to stay out of the ditch.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

I wasn't necessarily buying it, just mentioning that I saw someone on tv talking about it.

[@jakespeckman1]

@@gardeningwithhoss understood. Context is key. Just like how you can state your tool or seed is growing better or you have struggled with it due to being in a hotter or wetter climate. We on the other side of the video may not see or get the under laying context that "it's up to you to from an opinion" in how you stated what you did you leave it as a hard open context for a divisive statements and opinion to the viewers. Again, just asking to not fuel the fire of issues of this channel or its main topic. Instead, we can help others that dont see climates like they have and inform them how to pick up the peaces from this. I have seen 3 other channels say that the sub 10 degree temps are a total loss of carrots/lettuce/other cold crops... when we both know that's not right. So stay positive and out of the ditch of the non topics of what I come to your channel or site for.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

👍

[@MartieMc]

When I heard that nonsense about the wind turbines it made me want to turn it off and unsubscribe. But that would be hurting myself, because they do share a lot of useful info, and they grow in the state I'm in. And they seem likable enough. Most of the time, lol.

[@truthseeker3977]

Revisiting planting early sweet corn varieties with classic Greg and Travis start @ 26:00 for a laugh. Then, start at the beginning. Yellowstone and Glacial White did fantastic planted side by side for us in S.E. Louisiana last spring 2022. No cross pollination. For ideal germination, be extra patient and wait for ideal soil temperature like they suggest. These two varieties are holding there honey sweetness after pressure canning nine months later.

[@InTheGardenAgain]

I did not check the weather before I cut up my red norland potatoes. I read the page on your website that said to cut up several days before planting. I am hopping that I did not cut them up too early! I am waiting for it to dry up a bit. I think I will plant them on Monday. By then they will have been cut up for 8 days.

[@donp9492]

You fellers are top shelf on farming knowledge. Had to add that in to keep the spin doctors from twisting what i said.

[@juliekraft4102]

Always such good information and entertainment!🤗

[@slomo1716]

YOU guys are AMAZING!! Knowledgeable and FUNNY as the dickens!!! I am mesmerized by y'all!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks so much!!

[@davesrvchannel4717]

Please tell steps to freeze cream corn. I’d give $10 for that bag right here and now

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That's more Mrs. Hoss' area of expertise. We definitely should make a video when she processes our sweet corn this year.

[@garymanning9357]

Greg what type of pocket knife do you carry. I lost mine and I need to replace it. I would like a carbon blade. The show was great as usual.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Travis here. Not sure which one he had this week -- he has quite a few. I carry a Benchmade Osborne 940 and have for several years now.

[@aibell4800]

Love your videos! Wondering if you ever freeze corn on the cob and what the best way to do it is?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We have frozen it. Blanche it in boiling water for 3 mins, then straight to an ice water bath, then vacuum seal in bags. It's ok. Definitely not as good as the fresh product, but nothing frozen typically is.

[@davidshields1726]

I had a germination issue with a packet of onion seed. Called the office and the young lady who answered put me in contact directly with Greg. I was asked couple of questions ,seeds replaced,problem solved. You gotta love good customer service. Thamks Greg!! I'll be ordering from y'all again next year

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to make it right!

[@mommajscountrygardening]

Boatload of useful information. Thank you.

[@Maggie-Gardener-Maker]

I sure do enjoy this podcast, it really is best gardening show I know of to layout things in regular folk terminology. You know I was thinking about the people who ask about cross pollination and wonder if they are worried because they want to save their seeds because if not then it really don't matter due to cross pollination only occurs in the next generation which would be if they were savings seed to plant the next year otherwise it don't matter for the crop that is actually growing. If a home gardener is buying seeds each year and not saving the seeds for next crop then why worry about cross pollination?

[@thomassimms8202]

Does sweet corn make a good succession crop to plant all through the growing season or is mid summer to hot? Would be nice to have fresh corn coming in all summer.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

I was able to get three plantings last year, and probably could have gotten four if I would have wanted. Planted in March, then again in May, and again in September.

[@louissullivan1266]

I'm planning on doing a planting of silver queen followed by a planting of avalon a few weeks apart - hoping to give my inlaws a side by side comparison (they're stuck on silver queen). Interested to see the differences for myself in how quickly they grow and how they taste! It's one thing to hear it from y'all vs seeing and tasting it for yourself! As always - thanks for the great content!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That will be a great comparison!

[@wesleycallison2079]

A LOT of people only like silver queen .

[@gardeningwithhoss]

@Wesley Callison Yep, we hear that a lot. Often times it's because they've never really experimented with some of the newer, sweeter varieties. But some folks don't like their corn to be very sweet, and that's the reason why they love Silver Queen.

[@ronniepate4315]

You guys sure knocked it out of the park this time . I learn something every show and laugh at some point . like when Greg ate that whole bowl of corn he couldn't stand or tonight when Travis made that sling blade reference . Good stuff .

[@valoriegriego5212]

Thanks dad and son! Another great show full of the info I needed. I'm curious...is gem corn a popcorn or can it be eaten fresh too?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Gem corn is more of a novelty I believe. Haven't heard of folks eating it. It would fall under the "field corn" category, so would need to be eaten in the milking stage before the kernels got really starchy.

[@valoriegriego5212]

@@gardeningwithhoss Thanks for getting back at me.🙂 Yesterday I saw a homesteader's video from Washington state...they use it for decorations, eating and popping! It's nice to know it's a field corn. I want to get into making corn meal for our household.🙂 It's amazing all that God has provided us with...plants and their seeds that can be used in so many ways. He's awesome@😄

[@bdubs3067]

Goodness Gracious this is good information cuz my corn last year was.....well let's just stick with it looked good for about a minute. One thing I AM wondering about is the Native American use of the 3 sisters have Ya'll tried it? And eventually I'll get every dang seed Ya'll got into my Garden yup I've got a problem I'm a seed Junkie.

[@oceanside5129]

First off awesome show one of the best love watching you and your dad, question is when planting corn can you bury drip tape then go over it with your seeder?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes, that's exactly how we do it!

[@allenferry1268]

Great show a usual. If anybody wants to have a great time try watching this so with closed caption. It's hilarious would Android does with it.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

🤣

[@williejackson2402]

I like 2 plant peas between d corn where d peas come up n d corn

[@bb2119]

Great show! Would love a fertilizing lesson on each of the spring veggies,! At least your best sellers

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We'll try to cover as many as we can.

[@nancymcmillan1673]

Great information. Glad to hear you are expanding to include microgreens. Yes, it has been cloudy and rainy, but the sun came out for me when I received my Wheel Deal single Wheel Hoe. Sturdy, high quality, and affordable. Waiting for the sun to really come out so I can use it!! Thanks.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Indeed! Time to get that thing dirty!

[@garyschmelzer]

At what height of the corn does one start to apply pesticide

[@gardeningwithhoss]

When you start seeing damage or 4-5 feet tall

[@aviswhitfield8311]

When you talk about a pound of fertilizer, is that is a weighed out pound or 16 ounces of dry fertilizer measured in a measuring cup? I would think weighed out or you would have gave the measurement in cups rather than pounds.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That would be a weighed pound on the 20-20-20 and Chilean Nitrate -- the dry stuff. For the liquid MicroBoost, it would be a liquid cup measurement.

[@barbaraengle768]

Do you have a growing schedule for2023?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

For what zone?

[@rodney9799]

Do you take the suckers off the bottom of the sweet corn stock

[@gardeningwithhoss]

no we don't

[@debbieflores7256]

How would I use the 20-20-20 in a hose end sprayer with a dial? I have a small garden and I just got some of your fertilizer because you convinced me!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

What are the ratio options on the dial?

[@debbieflores7256]

@@gardeningwithhoss from 1 teaspoon to 8 oz and a lot in between.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Hmm. I'd look up the product pages for that specific hose end sprayer and see if they had any fertilizer recommendations. Hard to tell without seeing it.

[@cindylouwho7667]

So I don’t guess I can plant corn in my little 4x6 raised bed 😂. I tried it last year using square foot gardening method. The corn grew tall and pretty but yield was squat.

[@stevefromthegarden1135]

When you have a small bed of corn, you need to hand pollinate. That is the only way to get the corn to fill out. Clip a piece of the tassel and rub it on the silks. The tip silks are the last to form so you have to hit the silks on 2 different days. (at a minimum)

[@jhutto3814]

My soil test came back low in nitrogen, and potash naturally and I know what to do for that. I haven't had a garden and worked on my plot in several years for a bad back, but it was also very low in sulfur and copper. What should I add to bring that up, or will the Micro Boost take care of that? Thanks

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The micro Boost will help. Also get as much organic matter into your soil. We add the below twice a year 1-2 weeks prior to planting. hosstools.com/product/complete-organic-fertilizer/

[@jhutto3814]

Thanks. I bought both already in anticipation of my fall crop, also have the 20-20-20 and Chilean Nitrate already. I also put down some cow compost because I have access to it to boost organics. I use to compost straw out of horse stalls in my back field on a large scale. My garden was originally built out of 8 of my 18 yard dump truck loads of that, and it was AWSOME. Everything grew like crazy, but like I said, I haven't done anything to it in several years. Sort of starting over. I do so enjoy you guys on KZbin. I'm there at 4 every morning watching and watching again your videos, so everything sinks into my memory banks. Thanks again.

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

Y’all make me laugh. I’m planting corn for the first time but only in a 3x4 space. My 4 raised beds are only 4x9 Cross your fingers ❤️❤️❤️

[@teresabrowning6036]

Greetings from a snow covered Ohio Buckeye. Travis and Greg I was wondering if you can get paprika pepper seeds. You have been my main seed supplier this year and I trust in your products. I would really love it if you could get these pepper seeds since you mentioned about new pepper seeds on today's show. Love your show and I wouldn't miss watching it. Thanks for everything including fast shipping.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We'll have to add that one to the list to try and find. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@jenniferbrennan2147]

Hey guys love your shows. So, I'm wondering if after you've fertilized your raised bed garden it rains for dayssssssss (S.C. zone 8b) does all that rain wash out all that fertilizer? Can /should I refertilize?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It certainly can. Depends on how much "runoff" you have.

[@tonyarueff3230]

Great show as always full of great information. I am hoping to be successful growing my peaches and cream corn this year.

[@LB4LSU]

Great show again gentlemen. When I was young my pawpaw would get me to remove the suckers off the corn. I recall he said it helped make bigger ears. I have not worried with them the last couple of years in my garden. Do yall remove the suckers / tillers or don't bother with them since some will produce?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We don't remove them. We just hill the plants if we start seeing them.

[@sydneydbrooks]

Loved your show as always! Is it productive to fertilize during all this rain in Georgia or are you just wasting fertilizer? THANKS FOR ALL YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SHARING IT WITH THOSE OF US THAT WANT TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD!!👍

[@gardeningwithhoss]

If you have a lot of runoff, you might be just wasting it. Better to wait for a window when it's not gonna rain for a few days.

[@augustagootee6254]

How u keep those pesky animals out your corn??

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Dogs, cats and lead.

[@gailpetchenik3048]

Is there a nitrogen that can used through the liquid infuser line the 20-20-20?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Our Chilean Nitrate can be used through the injector.

[@karencolson8330]

Hello you all talks alot about 20-20-20, but not alot about 10-10-10. Can I use it in the soil and in containers? Does it do the same job?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes, it works great as well. But because it's not water-soluble, it's not quite as fast. It's more of a slow-release fertilizer as most granular fertilizers are. You'd also need use twice as much 10-10-10 as 20-20-20.

[@Cindysmiths-homesteadlife]

Which is best for grow and save to feed animals

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Right here: hosstools.com/product/reids-yellow-dent-corn/

[@nickanthony1935]

After planting every 6", what do you thin them down to?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

12

[@anm6328]

Would that stuff you put on the silks to prevent corn worms also prevent corn smut?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Spinosad is an insecticide, so it's not going to do anything for the smut. But you can mix Liquid Copper (hosstools.com/product/liquid-copper-fungicide/) with the spinosad and that will take care of the smut.

[@anm6328]

Thanks. I kinda forgot when to apply that spinosad. How much liquid copper would you mix in, and how often would you spray the corn with it?

[@markrogers503]

I have a question there is a tool that I work with that would help greatly for you guys to do planting, an was wondering if there was a way to send you guys a picture of it

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sure. Send us a message on our FB page.

[@viper04af]

ahh crap, I did 46-0-0 in my 4x8 (4 plants per square foot) at 6-8 inches and it shot up and is knee-ish high now, should I do N again or the 20-20-20 ? I put blood meal and feather meal in the bed before planting also soil test last year showed N is my main problem (P-K actually showed too high lol) N was 0 yes zero

[@gardeningwithhoss]

20-20-20

[@CattywampusAcres]

Yall might as well switch the show to an educational-comedy show...best part is Greg not even cracking a smile.

[@jenniferapiary]

Thank you so much for answering my question🍯🐝❤

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching Jennifer!

[@kevinwebber523]

When do you expect Christmas Limas and Scarlet Runners to be back in stock and avaialable??

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Scarlet Runners had a crop failure and are not available for 2021. We just received a new shipment of Christmas Lima Beans and should have those packed and on the site within the next week.

[@kevinwebber523]

@@gardeningwithhoss Thanks for your prompt response

[@jbradylee7126]

Y’all ever had trouble with corn smut? I tried to grow some late season truckers favorite last year and between the smut and bug damage I had to just mow it down.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We haven't in a very long time, not since we started using drip irrigation and spraying a little liquid copper.

[@jbradylee7126]

@@gardeningwithhoss thanks for the reply, guess I should’ve waited till I finished the video before I asked!

[@Le001M66]

This is my first year using drip irrigation and was wondering how often you guys irrigate the corn and how long you keep it on for.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Depends on the crop. But for most things, an hour or two every other day is sufficient.

[@mackmcdonald109]

When you add Chelean Nitrate you say "heal" or "hill"

[@charlesrussell6201]

I planted potatoes in 15 gallon pots. Can I till the growing medium in these pots into my corn bed before starting the Fall sweet corn? No bad side effects?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes

[@nursemeetsfarm-becomingawi688]

Why does my corn always put out about 4-5 suckers for every stalk? I usually go through and break them off...

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Seems like ours do that when they aren't fed well enough early on. We start feeding them at about 6-12" tall.

[@tommathews3964]

Great show guys, as always! Thanks for all y'all do for us! I'm a little disappointed that we didn't have a snack this week! Frozen creamed corn don't count! I'm very impressed, and want to applaud y'all, for constantly adding to your seed and product lines!! I'm looking forward to what's coming soon! Nice tease Greg! Good, clear, concise, guidance on corn this week. I know that will be helpful to us all. I'm glad you touched a little on "cross pollination" and that might be a good thing to cover in a future show. It won't take much time to explain it, but I find that it's one thing that confuses gardeners the most. I'm so glad that you include both the Latin genus name and species name of every seed type on the website (maybe include on seed pkts also??).

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Not a bad idea to put that info on the packets, although that we'd have to slowly transition into it considering the amount of printed packets we have in house.

[@tommathews3964]

@@gardeningwithhoss Just a thought. I try to order with the genus/species in mind, if I am planning on planting together with the possibility of saving seed. If I have multiple seed packets of same genus (brassicas and cucurbits come to mind), I'll just write it on the pack to keep me straight. If you explain cross pollination by genus/species on the show, you'll get to use more cards for sure! :) Greg will like that!

[@jtharp9265]

@@tommathews3964 very Good point , Thank you

[@arslanqayyum5315]

Thanks for such a great video, I was just concern about the stages at which you said these nutrients should be applied. Uou talked about highny high and titty high for laugh is it possible you can actually share the pictures of size or somthing like that. I would share my email if needed to contact you.

[@grandmaatthefarm125]

HYDBRIDITY! Love it!

[@taylorrobins5090]

Dang I’m gonna go broke off of fertilizer. 50’x200’ garden. Am I doing my math wrong. Do I need a bag of each and a bottle for each 1000 sq ft. That means I have 10,000 sq ft total. That’s over a grand worth of fertilizer.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

If you're doing a garden that size, you'd probably want to try to get your hands on some chicken litter or source some 50 lb bags. We were just trying to explain the nutrient needs of corn, as we see that most folks don't feed it enough.

[@taylorrobins5090]

@@gardeningwithhoss I’m gonna do some small feedings through the drip tape and then do my usual side dressing with fertilizer from my local feed and seed supply. But you’re right, it’s very important to feed it. I’d just love to be able to pour the nutrients into my water tank and feed it directly to the roots instead of walking down 70 rows throwing down fert and then having to till it in.

[@janicejurgensen2122]

Really love this tutorial. And all of the info! As always I laughed along with you both!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sheilafade2016]

I’m in Houston, Tx, no snow just cold

[@donaldrobinson809]

I,here in north central Texas one year I had hail beat my tomatoes into the ground I lost a few but the rest came back and made some of the best I ever had

[@NorthTexasGardening]

-9 in Hawkins TX this week.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Ouch!

[@johngitonga657]

Great show guys,how much does it cost.im from kenya

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Check out our international shipping on the website.

[@debbieflores7256]

Borrage grows like weeds here in So Cal 10b, and the bees absolutely love it. Plus, it is edible! Self seeds, so be careful!

[@andymelero9316]

you guys are funny..... that poem to your wife was just toooooo much a real poet.

[@doggiefamily908]

Great show, very entertaing. You both crack me up. I'll be growing corn for the first time. Thank you for all the valuable info. You answered my questions before I could ask them. Now, on Row by Row FB group, some people suggest putting mineral oil on the silks to prevent worms. Have you heard about it? What do you think?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

If you have a small plot and want to take the time to do that, seems like it works. Considering the size of our corn plots, it's much quicker to use a sprayer.

[@robertbarlow6715]

Berlin Georgia here you get stuck in the yard. I think my onions are going to drown. Love ya show.

[@justpiggingit1440]

So I have a bit of competition going on with the neighboring farm on who’s sweet corn is better last year we went blow for blow(all in good fun). I grew some peaches and cream no complaints on the quality and flavor by any means. But after watching this episode I’ve decided to go all in. I put a big order in including more drip tape, an abundance of the fertilizers you recommended including your fertilizer injection system, a pound of the Temptress and the Avalon Sweets along with finally buying one of those bada** camo Hoss hats(gotta start reaping you guys I’ve been %100 happy with your products)Anyways with your guys knowledge and products I’m hoping this year there will be no contest and my corn will end up on the neighbors dinner plate🤣🤣

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We hope you win your friendly neighborly corn competition! Thanks for being a great customer!

[@jeffhorton258]

I have a fried who has hit and miss engines he has a corn Schelling machine it gets every cornel.

[@debcrisp6335]

Oh my goodness! You guys are crazy! I just love y'all!

[@JeanneKinland]

QUESTION? If I'm planting a nitrogen fixer like beans in with my corn can I cut down on the amount of fertilizer I would normally use as you are recommending.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes!

[@sheilafade2016]

Okay how much corn can you place in a 4 by 6 or 8 ‘ area?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Take a look at this video, Greg explains how much corn to plant. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5fIlZuNhcxqeKs

[@martinandrews8496]

My fav part about Friday mornings. Row by row and coffee

[@jtharp9265]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tan2230]

Curious about drip tape. I just placed an order with you guys and I plan to use my well water but I also have a pond I would like to utilize. I saw your irrigation videos and it's not recommended to use pond water with drip cause of the muck/silt. Any suggestions on pumps and filters to possibly try with drip? Such great fertile water I wish I could use. Or would you try using it in overhead watering?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You can use the pond water as long as you install a swimming pool type sand filter upstream of the drip system.

[@jiggjohns1028]

How many ears of corn could I expect per stalk and variety with proper fertilization and watering ? I don’t grow corn because I don’t want to waste space and not get a big enough return.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We don't get 2 ears on every stalk, but probably about half of them.

[@Gunns57]

$170 dollars worth of fertilizer. Last year I used only compost with a bit of rabbit manure. $15.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

If you have access to manure and cheap compost, that's always a great, affordable option! We use it ourselves when we can get it.

[@markware7748]

Yep. Good show. I can testify to the quality of that Chef's Choice Pink tomato you offer. Biggest of that series, most over a pound last year and won our flavor trials hands down. Can I run Chilean Nitrate through my injector to feed a small block of Jimmy Red, maybe at heinie high?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes you can. It doesn't dissolve quite as well as the 20-20-20, but it is water soluble.

[@antoinettegainous4883]

I'm a new subscriber and really appreciate and enjoy your videos. Thanks, y'all.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for subbing!

[@CrystalMendoza05]

Your videos make me laugh and educate me. You guys are awesome.

[@Christian-jx3nx]

Do more funny stuff like this please! 😂

[@mandydysart3481]

Thank you! This will be my first year planting corn and I appreciated all the good info! Sure hope y'all can talk Ms Hoss into doing a video for creaming that corn right before harvest time!! Greg, did I notice the scarf? Stylin'!!!

[@brianr6155]

I know this week’s episode is focused on corn but I have an onion question. I live in Michigan and I have seed started a long day onion inside for the first time. You guys have said that the bulbing of an onion starts around 14 to 16 hours of sun. If I keep my lights on for 18 hour on and 6 hours off to start all my seeds could that trick my onions into bulbing WAY too early?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That could very well happen.

[@augustagootee6254]

Did I hear you say that you coukdnt grow sweet corn by field corn. I beleive we are rotating field corn in the back field and the garden is in the back as well. Will this cause issues??

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You can grow them beside one another as long as you stagger the plantings. Plant the sweet corn first, then plant the field corn about 2 weeks later and you'll be fine.

[@katiem9644]

Re: your 20-20-20 fertilizer. Is it only to be used mixed with water or in a drip system, or can it be used dry, sprinkled on the soil?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It works best if you dissolve it in water and apply it in liquid form.

[@johnaguzzi9826]

Gotta plant corn deeper than a blackbird’s beak.

[@gregblanton9386]

Have you noticed how close farmers are planting corn now compared to 20 years ago, higher yields per acre with less bug and disease pressure with the new generation of hybrids.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

And better irrigation too.

[@denisevance1045]

Love, love, love you two!! You are packed full of info with of course giving us chuckles besides!!!!!!!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Denise!

[@Dylan1094]

Is there any sweet corn you can grow without having to side dress much or do the drip tape

[@gardeningwithhoss]

you can grow without drip tape, just a lot of overhead watering required. All corn needs additional fertilizer.

[@Dylan1094]

@@gardeningwithhoss can you over fertilize with say tripple 13 or tripple 8?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

yes

[@vlunceford]

Can you recommend any organic options for the various fertilizers for corn? Thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Our Complete Organic Fertilizer and Chilean Nitrate are both organic and would work great for corn.

[@travisricks3436]

What is the name of a variety of corn that the old timers call “Horse Corn” or “Field Corn?”

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Grain corn used for animal feed is more often white and sometimes called horse-corn. Dent corn, also referred to as field corn, is common in livestock feeds Field corn is the classic big ears of yellow dented corn you see dried and harvested in the fall. In fact, it’s sometime called “dent corn” because of the distinctive dent that forms on the kernel as the corn dries. Field corn has dozens of uses, but it is most commonly fed to animals or used to make renewable fuels like ethanol to power our cars and trucks. hosstools.com/product-category/premium-garden-seeds/corn-field/

[@nicolerodriguez954]

I was able to put some potatoes in a smart pot to start growing. Was able to put over 12 different types of seed to start germinating from herb-peppers-flowers- tomatoes-the radishes I ordered from y’all. Can’t wait to see the garden look so green and full of food.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Very exciting times for sure!

[@wandapriest1850]

any ideas on urea? I've seen it, but not much information on it... and it's pretty high nitrogen, maybe 42.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Lots of corn growers use it. Just be careful with it because 42% nitrogen is pretty hot.

[@NorthTexasGardening]

Can cucumbers and tomatoes cross pollinate. Last year my smr48 cucumbers were red later on in the season

[@gardeningwithhoss]

They are different species, so they shouldn't cross.

[@LoveTractorFarm]

Would this feeding method for corn be to much for other plants, like tomatoes and peppers, if they are all on the same drip system?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

no

[@Myforevergarden]

I love hoss tools. Your transforming my gardening experience and knowledge. Please forgive my ignorance. I am transitioning to traditional gardening from square foot gardening. When you say row spacing are you talking about the distance of the row or the distance between rows. Like you were talking about the row spacing on the corn should be 30 to 36 inches. Thank you from snowy San Antonio, TX!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

"row spacing" refers to the distance between rows.

[@Myforevergarden]

Thank you. I watched one of your corn planting videos today and realized that. My experience with gardening has been only square foot. It seems like such a waste of space to plant in a single row with 30-36” in between. It is hard to plan my garden that way. However I applying all of your techniques this year and using your seeds and equipment. We will see what comes of it. Thanks again!

[@michaeljamesgeorge4223]

Travis. Is that a Sun drop you drinking? I didn't know y'all had them that far south.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It was a lemonade flavored sprite, but I have seen sun drop in the old school bottles at a few places around here

[@travisricks3436]

We need these informative videos now, more than ever.