Corn. . . how and when?
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by elkwc36 on May 21, 2006 03:56 PM
Danno. First do you have any idea of ground temperature? Most sweet corn don't germinate well in cool soil. Needs to be 55 up at planting depth. There are a few varieties that will germinate at cooler temps.. First I would look on your seed packet it should say. That is what it sounds like to me. If so wait till it warms a little and replant and they should come up ok. Good luck. Jay
by Danno on May 21, 2006 06:01 PM
ty man ![[Smile]](im/smile.gif)
Due to the cold weather i'm sure its avg is below 55! Good thinking!
Due to the cold weather i'm sure its avg is below 55! Good thinking!
by markr on May 21, 2006 11:20 PM
i would say cold soil is the problem!
i always start mine in the greenhouse, then transplant outside when its warmed up!
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Mark
i always start mine in the greenhouse, then transplant outside when its warmed up!
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Mark
by Danno on May 22, 2006 05:53 AM
yah i like the idea of transplanting. . unless your doing ALOT of corn lawl. That way you ensure germination!
by weezie13 on May 22, 2006 12:10 PM
Yes to the soil temps, they like it a bit warmer..
But direct sowing is best for them, cause they resent being transplanted...
***We've had the same yicky, dull, drab, drizzly rain I think, I've been waiting to plant mine too***
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Weezie
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But direct sowing is best for them, cause they resent being transplanted...
***We've had the same yicky, dull, drab, drizzly rain I think, I've been waiting to plant mine too***
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Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2
http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/
by markr on May 22, 2006 12:43 PM
i never have trouble transplanting mine!
i start them in paper tubes (i hate making em) but its time well spent.
when there ready to put out the roots are coming through the paper tubes.
i just make a hole, put em in, and away they go!!
worth a try,,,
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Mark
i start them in paper tubes (i hate making em) but its time well spent.
when there ready to put out the roots are coming through the paper tubes.
i just make a hole, put em in, and away they go!!
worth a try,,,
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Mark
by Deborah L. on May 22, 2006 12:44 PM
Mark, how do people eat corn in England? On the cob or what?
I agree with you about having new potatoes with butter only ! YUM ! And a sprinkle of salt- a feast !!!
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I agree with you about having new potatoes with butter only ! YUM ! And a sprinkle of salt- a feast !!!
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by markr on May 22, 2006 12:54 PM
yeah on the cob with butter.
now my mouth is watering, thinking about new potatoes!!!
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Mark
now my mouth is watering, thinking about new potatoes!!!
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Mark
by Longy on May 22, 2006 06:26 PM
i start them in paper tubes (i hate making em)
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Spent toilet paper cardboard rolls and plastic wrap rolls work well for this too.They break down a little more slowly than paper but it forces the roots to go deep.
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The secret is the soil.
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Spent toilet paper cardboard rolls and plastic wrap rolls work well for this too.They break down a little more slowly than paper but it forces the roots to go deep.
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The secret is the soil.
by woodchuck on May 23, 2006 02:53 AM
I planted corn two weeks ago when it was nice and warm, then the rain came, about 20% made it, the rest of the seeds rotted before they came up, last monday I filled in all the gaps with new 73 day seed, we'll seed what happens. yukyuk.
by weezie13 on May 23, 2006 04:03 AM
Yeah, corn needs warm soil to germinate...
I think half of our farmers here, haven't planted yet, we've been soooo cold and rainy here
*and frost advisories tonight*
that they are waiting for the wee~bit warmer weather to get it in...
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Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2
http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/
I think half of our farmers here, haven't planted yet, we've been soooo cold and rainy here
*and frost advisories tonight*
that they are waiting for the wee~bit warmer weather to get it in...
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Weezie
Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2
http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/
by DanielNewman007 on May 23, 2006 09:21 PM
I started mine off indoors in peat pots (as recommended by all the literature I'd read). Not sure it was such a good idea, as the roots have popped through virtually all of them very easily. Still, they look healthy, and are hardening off outside as we speak. I might try the toilet roll holder idea next year if these are a success.
I've only got about nine, as I'm planting in a border in the garden, so hope that'll be enough for pollination? (3x3 block)
I've only got about nine, as I'm planting in a border in the garden, so hope that'll be enough for pollination? (3x3 block)
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However i have now successfully gotten 4 plants transplanted outside, that i started indoors in some seed start mix and they shoot to a good 3" tall within a week!
Questions here. . . is there a better time to plant seeds outside? or is germinating indoors in warmth & petemoss containers going to be my only choice?
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