How to Grow Corn - Complete Growing Guide

[@MIgardener]

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[@shawnlaird1019]

How can purchase some Trifecta plus I can't seem to get it anywhere

[@rickparshall]

MIgardener you mention sulphur .. our water is sulfur VERY... does that affect ph?

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@@shawnlaird1019 only MIgardener sells Trifecta Plus.

[@bishopfish359]

@@shawnlaird1019 You can only get it online. Hope this helps.

[@alessandromariani3015]

once a week for the water? how can someone not water the plants for so long lol. The don't need water then, 1 week is a lot. What if i put them in a very wet soil? Do they grow well, or too much water will kill them?

[@isaachale9588]

I'm 17 and you inspired me to start gardening last year, this is my second year and my garden is doing amazing! I attribute some of that success to your knowledge and, by the way my corn is doing fantastic! I grow in mn

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Isaac Hale that’s really awesome. Sometimes it seems like young people aren’t getting into gardening, so it’s really cool to hear that somebody is. Tell all your friends! Haha :) congrats on your successful garden ✌️🌻

[@brianguthrie3541]

@@Emiliapocalypse It's nice to see some positivity on the internet. Thanks for being nice, and @Isaac Hale congrats on your garden! I bet your parents are super proud of what you've accomplished :)

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Brian Guthrie aw shucks, thank you as well for being so nice on the internet. Have a nice day, Brian :)

[@throttle4593]

@@Emiliapocalypse As I was watching this, I was wondering how I could interest my 14 year old in gardening. What got you interested in this?

[@puredankest4467]

@@throttle4593 It's amazing the input out output of gardening. I sweat for 6 hours every week for my garden here in New York. (Planting Zone: 6A.) And knowing in 2-3 months I just provided 50+ lbs of food for my family over a span of $40, Hard Work, Overwhelming Experience not being used to full advantage. And I am 12 btw. :P

[@loreall.2461]

This year I’m planning on growing a cornfield in my residential So Cal backyard so I can get lost then find myself. What a terrific time to be gardening during our Coronavirus lockdown era.

[@katieblack1490]

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[@Vidcer07]

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[@obviouspropaganda8200]

Corna virus

[@billcereske7211]

I had already planned a nice garden in Idaho this year, but I didn't know how much time I would have to tend to it!

[@kevinbeazy]

@Loreal L. I tripled the size of my garden this year! We’re having rolling 3 week furloughs and less hours while we’re there. Plenty of time. Let’s do it!

[@samanthapeace7083]

I was really proud of myself. We live on the windy/rainy Oregon Coast. I grew it in containers on a North facing porch. I planted 6 plants from seed 2 survived and gave two ears each. I'm going to do better this year I have plans 😁

[@theimprovgarden4132]

I live in Illinois. And we got hit with a really bad growing season. The farmers gave up. All the farms are just mud. If i had know what would happen, i would've tried to grow this year. But i figured to get more research in before doing so. Thanks to you and the rest of the garden community, im sure to feel confident for next year.

[@garyhennessey3621]

Never had an issue with pollination. Wait for anther tops to dry ready to pollinate, cut with garden shears a handful, while competing with the honey bees. Grab silk and wipe with anthers. Manual pollination 100% yield. Tomatoes electric toothbrush on small flower stems. More tomatoes than you can handle. Same methods with most veggies. Manual method.

[@Kimmiesman24]

Started playing farm sim and have been on a journey trying to learn about the real life ways things are grown. Thanks for the knowledge 😁

[@allisonteknon9811]

Planted mine when night temps dropped to 40. Did not presoak but got a lot of rain. 90% germination. After two weeks 4 inches high. The soil was very nutrient rich so maybe that’s why I got away with colder temperatures.

[@banzy3]

Thanks for the video Luke. Presprouted mine on wet kitchen towel, and planted them up, so managed to get a 100% germination rate. I didn't appreciate they could be planted so closely together. I interspersed mine between squash plants to try and make the most of the space.

[@kellyandjaclynthrift9954]

I feel silly watching a video on growing corn when I came from a long line of corn farmers...but this was very helpful and came just in time for me. Thank you!

[@dms4946]

Still helping people 2 years later.. thank you!

[@danno1800]

Thanks for the excellent idea of soaking them first - makes good sense. Much appreciated…

[@Revenchist6]

Amazing. Growing my first crop this year and it’s already past knee high, thank you so much for this tutorial it was great. 👍🏻

[@raterus]

I don't thumbs up videos often, but when I do, I thumbs up videos from MIGardner!

[@tinawhalen1]

I would plant beans with the corn, just like the natives did. I do this and it works well, along with squash in the corn patch (3 sisters planting) to help shade the ground. The squash plants also keep raccoons and other animals out, as the stems are full of little spiny things that scratch quite well (my arms showed me that last year!). Beans are a nitrogen fixer, thereby fertilizing the corn all season long and not depleting your soil or compost. For a good, early-maturing heirloom sweet corn, try Simonet. It was developed in Edmonton several decades ago, and when planted in late May (in Canada, zones 2 and 3) it can mature early to mid August. I find it much better than the hybrid Peaches and Cream, plus you can save seed and successfully plant it year after year (if you plant enough, corn inbreeds quickly, so it's recommended to plant and collect from a minimum of 200 plants, they say 300 is much better).

[@tru_passion2424]

Great video I grew corn last year and made so many mistakes put 15 seed in a 5 gallon bucket and it grew small corns. So I'm trying again this year and it's looking good and it's has half seafood compost and soil and it's in full sun all day. Thanks

[@FourHornsFarm]

I just liked and subscribed. I garden in Florida and I'm always thankful that you share info on how to work within a lot of different zones and soil types. I wasn't planning on growing corn this year, but now, thanks to you, I'm more knowledgeable and feel confident enough to try.

[@TheSheldo1]

Best garden instructional video yet.Well done Luke.

[@morgastic23]

I came here specifically for your spacing guide. I know you do a lot of closer spacing and wanted to see what you recommended, so I can get a lot more out of my garden. I'm a first year gardener and had to start in July but I spent the days leading up to me moving into a place with a yard watching your videos and learning your tips. I'm about to plant some corn for an early October harvest!

[@jenniferjohnston4300]

Me too. I’m looking for space between rows now.

[@lanotakrazii]

I'm in zone 3 and i started my corn indoors. So far the cobs have popped just waiting for the little hairs to brown. :)

[@shadyfieldhomestead1974]

The farmers here in South Alabama start their corn in late February

[@shadwell749]

Wow you are a gift to all of us beginners.

[@ritamoore8346]

I love your tips for gardening in cooler climates. I live in northeast Oregon, and the weather here is cooler than where I grew up in central California where it is hot.

[@jasonratchford6819]

I always sprout my corn seed in damp paper towels in a plastic bag and plant them when the roots are about 1cm, corn pokes up out of the ground 3-4 days later and its on its way for me its the only way to plant without critters eating it up...

[@carolparrish194]

Good luck on you growing corn. I grew corn and was very excited to get to the point of harvest . One morning I went out to my garden anxious to view the growth of my corn with its small ears of corn . The racoons had beat me there. Broken hearted I view my corn broken down with half eaten ears. That's when I decided I would buy my corn from the market. After setting traps I managed to relocate several racoons but in the country there are always more to take their place. Since then I have put a hot wire around my garden and chicken wire to keep out the rabbits with mostly good success.

[@willyjimmy8881]

We always fence our primary garden but that isn't enough. We always plant a sacrificial garden a little further away. Keep the critters fed with easy to access food and discourage them from the human food. Seeds are cheap. Plus you get to keepman eye on the wildlife.

[@daleparks6781]

A great source for your plant food is alfalfa pellets like for horses just spread out across and wet it down it works great for mulch and helps reduce weeds!

[@carlosmontoya2485]

So that trifecta is organic. I've seen videos were people used it and had great success with it. You awesome and so are you videos. Keep growing.🌲🌴🌵🌳

[@leefollett3205]

Could you please educate us with a full video on what beds and pots sizes are used for what. That is the part that is the hardest to get the hang of for me personally as a new gardener, or even if you know of a website or anything would be very helpful and fully appreciated. ^-^ you already help us so much, and give us great info.🥰

[@lucyw.mcmellan7274]

I purchased your Trifecta Plus, and I can't wait to get started. Very educational video. Thank you so much.

[@kevindecoteau3186]

Although I will not plant corn I thank you for what you offer on other topics.

[@cornmaster5513]

My children are growing up

[@papabear149]

Mine are shrinking

[@bushydev2050]

@@papabear149 mine are at the orphanage

[@fayyaaz2265]

Children have a tendency to do that

[@paulmccarthy1527]

Mine are hanging in but a lot died

[@janeto2259]

Luke! I'm from Colorado but now I'm Michiganer. You are one of few "go to" You Tubers. Just sayin... Thanks!

[@markratte]

You are the BEST !!! I moved south in retirement for the nice weather but watching you actually makes me miss Michigan!!

[@Orangesocksburst]

I used to put my peas in the compost that were dried, I was about 9 or so; much older now. Didn't realise that putting them in water helps. Thanks for the tips. Next time when I grow them, I'll soak them until they're plump :D Thank you :D

[@tkskagen]

Mr. Luke, How do you wayer your Garden? After years of research and attempts, I have learned that Buying a Drip Irrigation System from Rainbird (or whomever) REALLY makes a BIG DIFFERENCE! As compared to having to either get up at 0500 to set the sprinkler, or buy an Electronic Timer, you don't have to worry about water burning on the leaves! I set my ¼" Spaghetti Lines about 2" away from my seeds, and wter just once/or twice a week (depending on temperature) and am releived to know that the roots are given the Proper Amount of Water. Have you tried this? I originally used "Soaker Hoses" but they only lasted maybe 2 years. So, for the cost of a 20' Soaker Hose (~$15.00), I purchased a Drip Irrigation System that covers 100sqft and has lasted me 7 years so far! Thanks for your gardening techniques Luke! Take care, 🤓 -Thomas (Zone 8A/B) Port Orchard, Washington

[@joshuakalaniparks9084]

We can get 2 or 3 harvests a year here in Hawaii! This is my next project!

[@alicewhitley6441]

Hi, Luke I'm just planted clem and it is 3 days old . I' m excited ! But I learned a few things to from your video. Thank you. Alice

[@adamthomas9004]

I was having problems with germination (more due to birds) so I've started sowing inside and then transplanting out. The tray of 96 i just sown a few weeks ago has had a 100% germination rate :)

[@teresa-tuckerbutler137]

WOW! I never knew all that about growing corn, Now I know what I was doing wrong. Thanks for the heads up!!~

[@tomm2812]

Good idea. I planted dried heirloom seed corn 6 inches apart on a square 3 rows 24 feet. 100% germination. Might try to back fill with some seed corn. I will get some trifecta. My ornamental maize is going great guns. Planted pumpkin seeds in between. See how that goes. Good info. Best

[@amandaforeman703]

We are at 99 degrees here in stockton ca. I actually have 100 percent germination on my glass gem corn :) didn’t soak the seeds . Great tips

[@jerradcampbell74]

Amanda Foreman I ordered my seeds from Luke and also got 100% germination. We also didn't soak but, we have had a lot of rain and I felt it wasn't necessary.

[@amandaforeman703]

Jerrad Campbell I love my seeds from luke too! I’m gonna try the tomato seeds I bought ! :)

[@bryantilley2506]

Me too, planted 72 seeds and ended up with 70 plants. I'd call that pretty dang good

[@Neyobe]

1:07 LAST WEEK? May 29 (2018) is when you planted/released this video, and I am watching this video on May 22, 2020!! Yayyy

[@jerradcampbell74]

Thanks again Luke. We ordered a lot of seeds from you this year and judging by the invoice, it looked like your initials were on it. I'm currently looking at 3in Sprouts and we're hoping for the best here in zone 7B. We love what you do and keep up the good work, sir. ;)

[@JBNetBreaker]

I just put them in a cup of water right before I go to plant them, I would say I get a 95% success rate. Good video!!

[@timothygunckel7162]

here in south Louisiana we did our first planting in late February and we just started picking, i will probably do a second planting in another week.

[@chandrawhite7904]

Timothy Gunckel what town are you in? I’m in Opelousas :)

[@timothygunckel7162]

Stay Hydrated and Mind Your Business, Arnaudville

[@liberTvalance]

Cooler temps in August. lol. its hot as balls here until oct. I love the content but its just funny hearing the different growing conditions in our country.

[@valley3621]

So far Corn is doing well in a hugelkultur mound. I'm trying the three sisters.

[@shortchanged.]

How did three sisters do for you?

[@juligrlee556]

You certainly helped me. I've failed at every attempt previously. I know that I don't have a fenced area and so I get all kinds of animals that like to eat the plants. I am also not using raised beds so the weeds choke out the plants. I've also planted them early hoping for an early crop. I made a lot of mistakes and I hope that next time I will do better thanks to this video.

[@jumpoffa5011]

Think 3 sisters and your crops will be bountiful. Make sure you have a wind to blow the pollen onto the next plant.

[@juligrlee556]

Corn Beans and Squash........

[@loganatordude3669]

Extra double thumbs up! I appreciate all your videos, big thanks!

[@jorgevillarreal4210]

show the plants growing up and maturing!

[@mytrueserenity5666]

Thanks for such an informative video on corn. I was wondering if you planted each corn seed directly across from the previous row or offset a bit to maybe allow for additional growing space?

[@harriedpotter9039]

Hi Luke, unbelievably I think I had corn seed maggots this year thanks to adding a bunch of manure to my garden this spring. Lesson learned: add manure in the fall! Ugh. I've lost all my onion starts AND cucumbers to maggots (last month). I'm building my corn bed now thanks to your tips but it too has manure from this spring. Will it be doomed to fail because I've already had maggot issues elsewhere? Can I do something to help prevent the flies from laying eggs in that bed? Thank you for the awesome videos. I'm enamored with all your scientific knowledge of plants... it's inspiring.

[@Sequel7]

U don’t need manure.

[@korinnemcchesney4545]

How far apart are your rows? Love your channel and have been having much success in my love for gardening with everything I’ve learned from you!

[@eriklane4808]

I’m trying corn this year in zone 3b. Fingers crossed!

[@bryanroupe8646]

Silver queen ftw

[@TheKarmaProjectCo]

i didn't know that about the pollination of corn. i will be looking at the silk very differently.

[@rosenurse7687]

Great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@rush4ever1]

Why don’t you plant wide rows? Thanks

[@Takengreywolf]

I am trying corn for the first time this year thanks for the tips!

[@ISusanna]

Thank you for sharing this video. Especially when using the Trifecta +.

[@MichiganWildcat]

I always soak my pea seeds for 24 hours before planting and it makes a huge difference over just putting them in dry.

[@priyavinay5080]

S dear

[@loreall.2461]

Has anyone ever taken frozen peas from the store, dried them out or direct sowed them? Have they been radiated which makes them useless?

[@jameswiggle]

@@loreall.2461 edible peas are not able to be sowed. only way peas can be sowed is if the bean pod is left to dry

[@bencarey8988]

Good tips it's hit and miss where I live

[@BexSlaughter]

Thank you.

[@ilar7586]

Beginner here... Great info. Thanks

[@hollandspinehaven2634]

I planted my sweet corn just before the sub tropical storm ALBERTO hit.. its up and looking great...will add some rabbit manure to feed it...

[@user-vb4fb3qw9s]

Thank you! Love your tips and tricks! And your seeds of course!

[@donaldflint623]

Very good. Very informative. Very clear. Comprehensive. Thanks.

[@MySuewho]

Planted 450 corn seeds. Lost about 430 to what looked like cutworm damage. First time planting directly in soil instead of raised bed. Any tips on cutworms issues? Loved the video!!

[@Bentleys1Mommy]

He uses BT for cutworms!

[@lnunya5873]

It's been a while but maybe you'll see this...I put an iron nail or two at base of plants. Same practice for my tomatoes. Make sure the nail heads stick up about an inch or so above soil level. Never had to spray for cut worms.

[@cooki47]

Can anyone tell me why I would get the tassels long before the silk? The pollinators were gone by the time the silk showed up. 😢

[@danno1800]

@@lnunya5873BRILLIANT! I hadn’t thought of the nail but it sure makes a lot of sense. Thanks very much!

[@killuminatepeacefulness3948]

Thank u luke! My corn is growin crazy, last year my corn grew great in a 30gallon pot. 5 plants! U should do a care guide on blueberries

[@zleereed]

get some pole beans in between those rows next month!

[@trishaemry55]

I love your videos ! , they are sooo helpful ! , THANKYOU 👍🥰💥🙌

[@dlgrower4915]

A great video, very informative. It's very helpful getting into the small details. Keep it up!

[@jerradcampbell74]

BTW... I have had great success planting one row of corn next to my house in line with the prevailing winds. It can be done if taking that into consideration.

[@voidremoved]

earthling

[@elizabethwallace7029]

I was hoping to do two rows so thanks for the one row update.

[@willdwyer6782]

Rabbit manure is really good and it doesn't have to be aged.

[@cathyplantlover2862]

I pre sprouted mine and its growing I'm in zone 6b.....I planted mine last week.

[@theeasternorthodoxfaith703]

I just planted out my corn today!!!!

[@Florence31]

I appreciate your videos, but I do have to call out some misinformation you gave here that is important to correct - some may have pointed this out already? I didn't read through the comments. You CAN over-apply nitrogen in an organic system with artificial fertilizers, and it can have just as devastating effects on the environment as conventional non-organic nitrogen sources. Just because it's organic doesn't mean it's naturally occurring in your system. Whatever the plant does not use/need will be washed away into the watershed, and it can result in eutrofication of waterways. I hope that you can edit that part of your video!

[@The_Sequels]

Umm… what does that mean?

[@The_Sequels]

Just asking.

[@sanchez1889]

I actually have been soaking the seeds for 24 hours, than put it in the wet towel.I had 100% succes.

[@sonsofliberty3081]

IMPORTANT, do NOT worry about nitrogen as much when you plant, only a little. Then at 3 inches, spray the soil with liquid nitrogen, then again when it breaks knee high, then again 15 to 18 days later. Like he said, don't over do it with the nitrogen all at once. Penn state is one of the best ag colleges in the world. They have actually broken the nitrogen use by the day and what day you should be spraying it. What I stated here is close but you don't have to remember the days. Mi is warmer than western pa earlier in the year. We have planted mothers day Saturday, and the next week. Our soil is acidic, we lime it in the fall.

[@MySuperman78]

Very good tips to know! Thanks so much! Happy gardening!

[@music122011]

Hello, me and my husband have been following your vidéos, they are great but I look to see about buying the fertilizer and noticed you don't ship outside US, can you recommend asimilar fertilizer that I can get in Alberta, Canada?thanks.

[@joshuakalaniparks9084]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@kylemurphy8814]

So much GREAT info in this video. Thank you Like!

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Just as an appreciation to the main channels that I'm subbed to that I know that give great content, (such as this channel) I automatically give a thumbs up as soon as the video begins. I hope that more people can get into this habit as what was said at the end of this video is true. Cheers and thanks in advance!!! 😇😃😈

[@lianagilbert61]

love this video. very informative. really like how you set up those 10 beds, and mulched the ground around them for walkways. very nice looking. what type board/wood did you use?

[@nedcramdon1306]

I've always done gardening just half-way. Lazy gardening=crappy garden. Not this year though, thanks MI.

[@4ng3l737]

Your house is FANTASTIC!! Like my dream house...

[@transgenderxoxoxox771]

For me living in zone 9, I always need to be on the ball about a watering schedule and it’s a pain.

[@JamarTheWanderer]

i wish i found your channel weeks ago. i will definitely be getting me some Tri+ and some seeds to start my patio garden.

[@HeyAstor]

You are glistening.

[@sandimorreale6471]

Thank you! Many of my questions (aka failures) were answered. I may even try One More Time. Lol. Blessings!

[@GrumpyGenXGramps]

Small crops need or greatly benefit from hand pollination. It can be a bit time consuming but when I plant 100 sq ft or less, I will hand pollinate and bag each cob. I also only harvest seed for next years crop only from stalks that have 2 or more cobs! That way when I have a smaller bed, I have a crop with plants with multiple cobs

[@corneliusbythesea]

Never knew corn so thank you so much! You are so knowledgeable!

[@carolelylewhite]

I really, really appreciate all your videos & help- thank you so much!!

[@cassiehamann208]

Thank you for sharing. Love your channel

[@karenshields1878]

Thank you for the info I am concerned I see tassels forming on the top but no ears

[@Ryin88]

Ive seen multiple seeds planted together, 3-4 at a time, as opposed to your individual method. Have you tried the former method with any better success?

[@ConvolutedCommunication]

Idk why I'm watching this, I live in Iowa.

[@dms4946]

Lol you never know, indoor growing is easier.. 😉

[@was4wa]

@@dms4946 but not as fun as outdoor in the open😉😉

[@meadowmade]

Thank you🎉

[@Bhartiyakisaan952]

Best for kitchen garden.