How Early Can You Plant Sweet Corn? 

Sounds like you have a great plan.

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@Diana Nazaroff I shot this video on Friday. Sorry for the confusion.

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. We hope you have a bountiful harvest.

It is definitely a good one! That's actually our best-selling sweet corn variety.

@@gardeningwithhoss funny story I got off my computer (because school) and my sisters were sitting down and on the table I see SEEDS I was impressed and thought they got it but actually my mom came home from FedEx and left the seeds there she said a co worker gave her the seeds since some boxes do "leak" surprisingly no one picks them up to keep unless it's valuable or there is alot that it wouldn't seem they stole it we got some corn watermelon and tomato seeds Even the peaches&cream corn 😂😂 this makes me wanna try to work in fed ex just for that

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I don't think that you will be disappointed. Love that variety!

@@juliekraft4102 yeah will try

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I’m northwest of dfw area. I just planted a patch of silver king a couple days ago. Supposed to be 37 here tonight then in the 80s after that so it should be popping up quick I’d imagine 😁

@@gardeningwithhoss I will probably get up in the middle of the night and turn an overhead sprinkler on to fend off any frost. That has worked for me in the past. We have two mornings of cold temps this week

@TexasPrepper2 not a bad idea at all.

Duno how much you have but throw a loose tarp over them with a couple sticks to hold up the tarp. Nothing 10$ at a dollar store cant fix!

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@@gardeningwithhoss will do. My cousin is a farmer just south of here. He grew a few acres of it and loved it. Can’t wait to get mine in the ground.

Sounds like a good plan!

That's a great one to try! We hope y'all have a big harvest!

@@gardeningwithhoss with all your help we should get a great harvest

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Good choice on the Jimmy Red!

Try planting it on drip irrigation. It's a game-changer for corn.

Good choice! Let us know how you like it.

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@Kelly C all those are what we call "English Peas." White Acre is a "field pea" or "southern pea" variety. The local country stores around here will have them, but you likely won't find them at a big chain store.

@@MyTNMtnHome I'm in Zone 8B... about 3 inches from the southern most end in theory... but my weather is VERY similar to Travis and Greg's... which is hard to believe given they are about 80 miles or so north of me as a crow flies.

That'll work! Might want to take a piece of pipe or a stick and help spread the pollen when the silks appear.

Yep!

@@gardeningwithhoss thanks Travis

I agree completely. We have talked about the heat units with corn on our Row by Row show several times. I also alluded to it in the video somewhat. If you're growing it in the heat of summer, you need adequate irrigation because the heat units cause it to grow much faster. And if you don't feed it properly while it's growing so fast, you'll end up with pitiful looking corn ears.

We are in the same zone. I have used clear plastic and got them to germinate but just like you said without that heat later they just sit. Tomatoes/peppers can be the same way. The only way I can get them early is hoop house. We just don't have a warm enough spring around here. Great for peas and lettuce but awful for corn.

I am also in zone 7b first year planting corn trying ambrosia ...when do yall plant your corn?

Mid to late May

I’m in Zone 4b, we plant our heirloom field corn end of May, sweet corn first week of June. Sweet corn will be ready mid Sept (65 day Early Sunglow) due to low soil temps and low GDU at 8500’ elevation in the high desert of Southern Colorado

The drip tape helps a ton. When you're not watering the weeds, they don't grow and thrive near as much. Also, hilling the corn helps to suppress the in-row weeds.

@@gardeningwithhoss thank you for the reply.

I have a method that works, but it is a little unorthodox. I mow the area as low as I can get it to start off. Then I put 3-4 inches of compost over the top of that (you can have a big load delivered for not too much). Then I put down a layer of cardboard, lots of paper works too, and not the glossy stuff. Over the top of that, another 4-6 inches of compost. The few weeds you get can be easily plucked out by hand. Plant your seeds right into the top layer of compost after the cardboard has a couple weeks to get thoroughly wet (or wet it with a watering system). Transplants can go in the same way. The roots will work their way down, but the weeds’ stems will have a hard time fighting their way up. After you have this system established, an inch or two of compost each year is all you need. If you can avoid disturbing the native soil underneath, you won’t bring weed seeds to the top. So don’t dig deep if you use this method. Just deep enough to put in your plants or seeds.

Got down to 35 here. Light frost on the ground this morning, but it was spotty.

@@gardeningwithhoss ALRIGHT ALRIGHT - - HOW CAN I GET INFORMATION FOR THE PLANTER UNIT THAT YOU USED TO PLANT THAT SWEET CORN THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

Yes it will

If it's warm outside, I don't think it matters that much. That water warms pretty quickly.

In one revolution of the seed plate inside the seed hopper, the seeder itself will travel 19". So 19" divided by the # of holes in the plant gives your seed spacing.

Usually 1-2 ears per stalk is what you'll get, regardless of variety.

@@gardeningwithhoss Thank you so much. Last year I heard a RU-vid mention that they planted a corn variety on the basis of getting at least two to three ears of corn per stalk, which they did not get btw and was disappointed in the outcome. Now I’ll try something new for me. Again, thank you!

Welcome to the channel Edwin! Glad you found us.

I think there is a variety designed for growing the baby corn, but can't remember the name of it.

Good choice!

I have heard of it, but never have grown it. There are lots of great field pea varieties and I would love to carry them all. Sourcing can be tough with field peas. Seems like we can never get enough. They sell out quickly.

@@gardeningwithhoss yea, it seems like there are enough already, just heard about it and there doesn't seem to be much information on them. I'm a fan of the top pick pinkeye, but trying the big boy this year.

Silver King Sweet Corn is a hybrid, white sweet corn variety that matures earlier and is sweeter than its Silver Queen counterpart. Because it is a sugary-enhanced (se) variety, it is sweeter than traditional sweet corn varieties as it has more sugar and less starch. It also will store longer once harvested, usually 5-9 days in cold storage. Silver King also matures earlier than Silver Queen and is one of the earliest corn varieties we carry. Plants produce 7′ tall stalks with large 8.5″ ears. This is a great variety for grilling, boiling or roasting, but also performs well when frozen as cream corn. hosstools.com/product/silver-king-sweet-corn/

@@gardeningwithhoss.Thank you so much for info. I live about 70 miles east of you and trying to plant my corn early. Do I need to wait a little bit longer to plant silver king?

yes, at least one more week

Corn Irrigation Requirements We always recommend using a drip tape irrigation system to grow corn for several reasons. 1. Corn has high water requirements during pollination and during final ear filling. Drip irrigation ensures the plants are getting the right amount of water directly to the root system during these vital times. 2. Corn can become stressed in heavy droughts and improper irrigation during dry periods can increase this stress. Drip irrigation ensures each plant is getting the required amount of moisture. 3. Drip irrigation helps to keep weed pressure down while seedlings are starting to emerge. Overall, the rule of thumb when you grow corn is that corn plants require 1″ - 5″ of water per week while they are growing and only need around 2″ per week once the corn starts to tassel. Depending on your zone, if you have more rain during the summer, be sure and account for extra moisture in your irrigation schedule.

Chilean Nitrate for corn and Calcium Nitrate for tomatoes.

Also if you do offer plates i may have missed them

Our Wheel Hoe manual has a hardware list for all the nuts and bolts included. I'm not sure I'm following you on the seed plates. We do provide a list of suggested uses for each plate with the Seeder, but those are relative depending on which variety you're planting.

Yes, you can order any of our plates here: hosstools.com/product/seed-plates/

@@gardeningwithhoss I’m interested in your planting equipment do you have sight or catalog for ordering THANK YOU

7 days before the last average frost date

I haven't found it matters if the plot is in full sun. I have some plots planted E to W and others planted N to S. Can't tell a difference.

@@gardeningwithhoss Just wondered because in vineyards it makes a difference to get the sun on all of the plants shining down the row.

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No, we have not

Possibly if you get some strong winds.

@@gardeningwithhoss Ah okay, thanks. I guess I'll have to make a mesh collar of sorts from lattice or highway wire then. Thanks for the info! 👍Incidentally, when I looked up Silver King on the Net, your website popped up first, with some good info.

Good idea. We just added that one to the website this year. I might grow it for my second planting.

yes, put it next to roots and not on foliage

@@gardeningwithhoss OK Thanks u

Should I fertilize my corn all the way till I get my tassels

Monsanto acquired Asgrow, and they have since discontinued the sale of it.

Too late for Spring crop, but you can definitely plant a fall crop. Find you first frost date for your zone, go back how ever many days for the corn maturity add about a week cushion for harvesting and you will know your plant date.

It's an older sweet corn type with kernels that are not evenly arranged on the ear -- pretty easy to identify if you see it. Country Gentleman is a shoepeg variety.

Certainly. We don't carry any GMO seeds.

@@gardeningwithhoss Thanks for the response.