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What To Do When Corn Falls Over (Lodging Tips)
Corn Growing Problems: Lodging and How to Prevent It If you’ve ever walked out to your corn patch after a summer storm and found your tall, green stalks bent or lying flat, you’ve experienced lodging. It’s one of the most frustrating problems for home gardeners growing corn—especially after all the time and care you’ve invested. […] More
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How to Store Fresh Corn and Preserve It for Later
There’s nothing quite like the taste of sweet corn fresh from the garden—crisp, juicy, and bursting with flavor. But sweet corn starts to lose its natural sugars quickly after picking, which is why knowing how to store and preserve it properly can make all the difference. After growing and enjoying sweet corn organically for over […] More
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Can You Grow Corn in Containers? Yes-Here’s How
It might seem impossible to grow towering sweet corn stalks on a patio, balcony, or small urban garden—but it can be done! While corn is traditionally a field crop, with the right setup, variety, and a few pollination tricks, you can enjoy homegrown sweet corn in a container. It’s a fun challenge for container gardeners, […] More
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The Best Sweet Corn Varieties for Home Gardeners
After more than three decades of growing sweet corn in various climates, I can say that choosing the right variety for your garden is the single most important decision for a successful harvest. It affects not just the flavor but how well your crop grows in your region’s soil and weather. Whether you’re planting in […] More
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When and Where to Plant Sweet Corn for the Best Yield
Sweet corn is a warm-season crop that rewards careful planning with tall, vigorous plants and full, sweet ears. As an experienced gardener with years of successful corn harvests, I’ve learned that when and where you plant sweet corn makes all the difference in your yield. Below are my tested tips, with added insights to help […] More
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How to Water and Fertilize Sweet Corn for Maximum Yield
How to keep your corn patch thriving from seedling to harvest. Over many seasons of growing sweet corn in both raised beds and traditional garden rows, I’ve learned that consistent watering and a well-timed fertilizer schedule are key to getting big, juicy, fully developed ears. Corn is a fast grower and a heavy feeder—if you […] More
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Planting Sweet Corn: Spacing, Block Planting, and Depth Tips
Grow full, sweet ears by getting spacing, depth, and layout just right. After many seasons growing sweet corn in home garden beds and raised plots, I’ve found that getting spacing, planting depth, and block layout right from the start is essential for a reliable harvest. Sweet corn relies on wind for pollination, so how—and where—you […] More
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Sweet Corn Pollination: Natural and Hand-Pollination Tips
Having grown corn in my home garden for many seasons, I’ve learned that successful pollination is the key to producing ears filled with plump, sweet kernels. Corn is a wind-pollinated plant, and understanding how that process works can make all the difference in your harvest. The Role of Tassels and Silks Each corn plant produces […] More
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The Best Companion Plants for Sweet Corn (And What to Avoid)
After growing corn for over 30 years, I’ve found that one of the easiest ways to support a healthy corn patch is to plant good companions nearby. Choosing the right companion plants can improve pollination, deter pests, enrich the soil, and even make harvesting more convenient. On the flip side, planting the wrong neighbors can […] More
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Starting Sweet Corn from Seed: Proven Tips for Early Success
After more than 30 years of growing sweet corn organically, I’ve learned that how you start your seeds plays a major role in the health and productivity of your crop. While sweet corn is typically direct-sown in the garden, there are times—especially in short-season regions—when starting seeds indoors can give you a much-needed head start. […] More
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Seven Easy Ways to Cook and Serve Sweet Corn
After decades of growing and cooking sweet corn straight from my garden, I’ve discovered that there’s no shortage of delicious ways to bring out its natural sweetness and flavor. Whether it’s freshly picked Bodacious or tender baby corn, how you cook and serve it can make all the difference. In this post, I’m sharing seven […] More
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Sweet Corn Pests and Diseases: What to Watch For
After growing sweet corn organically for over 30 years, I’ve learned that healthy corn starts with early attention to potential problems. Pests and diseases can quickly damage a crop if you don’t know what to look for—or when to act. In this post, I’ll share the most common sweet corn troubles I’ve faced in the […] More
Stephen Albert
