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 ...

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The fix, according to experts at Northwest Gardening, is simply to sow peas beside a row of corn. The experts say peas “can ...

Broom corn, also know as broom straw, sorghum vulgare, is a member of the sorghum family and is native to central Africa.

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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.

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.

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.