By Valdemir Mota de Menezes
Let's talk here about planting corn, specifically the planting of sweet corn that species that grows a lot and can reach a height of up to 2 meters. They should be cultured in groups next to each other pollination to occur. The species of corn can even be eaten raw after being taken from the foot, which is so sweet. Consumed immediately to enjoy the sweetness of the corn.
Where in growing corn?
Be sure to plant corn in a place where it is bathed in direct sunlight and do not have strong winds to not disrupt pollination, growth and development of the foot. Plants, like are too big and are fragile, they also need a soil rich and fertile.
Sowing and planting
Sow indoors in the month of April or at a time when the soil temperature is 10 º celcius.
The depth of the seed must be 3 to 5 cm.
The distance between the plants should be 30 to 50 cm.
The space between lines should be 45 to 60 cm.
tips
The time of sowing and harvesting of corn ranges from 5 to 6 months.
It is best to plant corn in groups because the pollinating agent of them is the wind and not insects, and this facilitates the development.
Should be watered regularly
How is the corn harvest?
To find out if the cobs (corn cob) foot corn are ripe note that if the leaves are brownish involve, if it is because they are mature. Take a pinch a grain and leaves a note that milk is because inside is ripe.
main problems
Aphids, birds, mice, squirrels, and disease of the maize-wicking.
How is the corn harvest?
To find out if the cobs (corn cob) foot corn are ripe note that if the leaves are brownish involve, if it is because they are mature. Take a pinch a grain and leaves a note that milk is because inside is ripe.
main problems
Aphids, birds, mice, squirrels, and disease of the maize-wicking.
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