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

[@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!👩‍🌾

[@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.

[@sharonn7488]

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

[@debbiee7850]

your sketches are INCREDIBLE !!

[@playdiscgolf1546]

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

[@lindag4484]

Loved the bluesy music when you were hilling the corn.

[@rdaws73]

Living the American dream in my opinion

[@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💔

[@maureenchavis733]

Here for part 2 thank you for sharing

[@user-hl4jk8ku6c]

Bing Bing needs a friend 😊

[@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 🌽🌽🌽

[@chazjonez9763]

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

[@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 🌽🌽🌽

[@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.

[@marilyncameron6711]

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

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

👍

[@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.

[@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!

[@whitneybelk4861]

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

[@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. ❤

[@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.

[@MRoark-wl5fr]

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

[@winrockywin331]

Truly the best gardening videos on KZbin!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you for such a nice thing to say❤️

[@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.

[@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!

[@chelinfusco6403]

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

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

❤️❤️❤️

[@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. 😀

[@stevedaniel8703]

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

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you Steve👍🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@richardscarlett7942]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@annettehalter2182]

Thank You for sharing…Blessings

[@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!! 👏 👏👏❤️

[@kathyroberts5870]

Hollis ,you absolutely Amaze me. I wouldn't call it an earth bed, I'd call it a sand pit. They needed you during the Dust Bowl . You could have fed everyone. You have the most beautiful gardens. That must be your Gift-to grow food.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

LOL. Sand pit is spot on. Thanks to Black Kow I am able to grow my veggies 👍

[@kansasgardener5844]

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

[@aa37988]

What an excellent lesson, Hollis. Thanks!

[@sowsweetdeborahallen7256]

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

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Good morning little sister❤️

[@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?

[@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🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@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

[@sandybrown9175]

Thanks 👋❤️🙏

[@artb8300]

You and your wife are such a blessing 🙌

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you sir

[@annettehalter2182]

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

[@clarkansas6590]

Good job

[@MaryMartin-lv7kz]

Thank you

[@soonzach4017]

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

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you

[@annettehalter2182]

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 🥰

[@peggyrooney7557]

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

[@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❤️

[@kaseywolack9360]

This is going to be my first time ever growing corn. I know nothing about gardening and I’m egger to learn everything I can. Thank you so much for this.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Do be afraid of growing anything. You always learn and improve each year in gardening. Just watch all 3 parts of this video series and you should do fine. 🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@kaseywolack9360]

@@HollisNancysHomestead God bless you both. Subscribed and will continue watching yalls journey!

[@leerocks3859]

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

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

❤️🎸❤️🎸🌽🌽🌽

[@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!❤️

[@gardenboydon]

Simple but informative! Thank you!

[@markb3129]

Great video series 👍... I've never heard that about lightning and rain🤔, but there's nothing like a good rain for the garden. At 58 I still learn something new every day!!!! ✌

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

We all learn from each other 👍

[@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

[@cklphotos]

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!

[@grammydayao7581]

I'm amazed at just how much you know about growing so much, God bless you and your family , working together is key .

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

We all learn from each other a little at a time❤️

[@nikikrafft6406]

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

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you ma’am

[@Birds0ong]

Wind is whippin' here in NE Florida today. Glad the rain stopped. Just planted some corn today. First time. Glad to see this video today. I'll be happy with three edible ears of corn. We'll see how it goes.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Yes sir it has been a bad storm. Trying to save as much of my garden as I can from the freeze. We will know in a few days what survived. I will be planting this year’s corn crop in April along with my okra👍. Best of luck to you with your corn this year🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@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]

👍

[@Sirabun-qd6nu]

Video mantap

[@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.

[@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❤️❤️🐶

[@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.

[@caseyscarrotpatch]

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

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Thank you! We all learn from each other

[@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 👍

[@mousiebrown1747]

Lovely looking stand of corn!!!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

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

[@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. ❤️

[@CoyoteWindRanch]

Awesome series on corn! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@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 👍🏽😊🌽🌽

[@jac177]

Great examples and explanation. Thank you!

[@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🌽

[@638DESTRUCTION]

Thanks for the video! That Pink Floyd tshirt! 🤙

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

👍🎸👍🎸🌽🌽🌽

[@DudeDave]

Always great taste in music 🎶

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Just a rock star at heart🎸

[@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.

[@DudeDave]

Thanks for the pointers again. We have 2 short rows, just experimenting. Probably need to commit to more next time.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Small short rows are better than one or two long rows

[@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 ❤

[@wildwoodsdream3505]

Could you do a quick vid on the gizmo you used to place the seeds? Seems like a great back-friendly contraption!

[@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?

[@Liwayputi]

Thanks again 🙏

[@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.

[@aubreyansell1019]

Ok my that looks great

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I love rows of corn. They are purdee to me🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@doyline45]

The Lord is good! Thanks.

[@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🐿

[@shaunlloyd5724]

Thank you, this really helps out!

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You are very welcome ❤️

[@Barrell60]

Thank You

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

You are very welcome 🌽🌽🌽👍

[@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

[@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.

[@PoliteTeeth]

What song was playing? That was a sweet tune!

[@duckyday1099]

Truly glad you have a sponsor but most people don't. That stuff cost out the back side. Would love the convenience but not in this day and time. Have to compost and fertilize in low cost hard work ways.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

Yes, the country can’t continue on the current path. Economic collapse is inevitable

[@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 ? :(

[@TheFlowerMoundFlowers]

What do you use for pest control?

[@kcmama91]

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

[@mustardchips7419]

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

[@quyenkhang5731]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@garyclark19691947]

Mr. Hollis, good evening from Wesley Chapel, Fla. about 100 miles south of you. I really love your channel and the way you explain everything in great detail. I just finished watching your video on growing corn. I have been growing silver queen in my garden for years and had pretty good success, with just one giant problem " WORMS", please tell me what you use and how you use it. I use Spinosad and BT. Thank you for all you and Miss Nancy do to help us all. P.S. I would love to come visit you 'one day.

[@HollisNancysHomestead]

I did not use anything. But BT is a good one for caterpillars