G rowing corn in a small backyard plot is totally doable if you plan carefully and give the plants what they need to thrive.

It is best to sow corn directly into garden soil, as opposed to starting corn seed indoors and planting transplants. Seeds should be planted 1 inch deep and about 8-10 inches apart, with rows 24 ...

Corn is wind pollinated (as opposed to insect-pollinated), so it needs to be planted in blocks rather than rows. Plant as many as possible (the more, the merrier) to maximize pollination.

Unless you know the field corn flowering time, plant sweet corn and popcorn at least 300 feet from field corn plots to avoid cross-pollination. Soil temperature is the next consideration.

Since corn needs nitrogen at tasseling, apply a 46-0-0 fertilizer within six inches of both sides of the stalk. How much? I’ve heard numbers like one pound per 10 feet of row.

Corn! This is the true Holy Grail of Alaska gardening, not tomato. Yes, you can grow corn here, ... Or you can make a plastic tent over a row of corn in your garden.

Sweet corn is a summer staple in Ohio. If you want to take a stab at growing your own sweet corn in your garden, here are some tips.