Backyard Corn
How to grow corn in your own backyard.
Backyard corn. Fresh corn on the cob is a summer delight that s sweetest when it s just picked a perfect reward for the effort. Corn grows from straight tall stalks that produce husked ears of tender kernels tufted with silks. I have suckers at the base of my corn in my backyard garden.
There are different categories of corn zea mays and you might also find that some varieties of corn have the traits of multiple categories here is a very general breakdown. By the editors of organic life. August 30th 2013 at 2 44 pm.
There is a new outdoor game sweeping the nation that promises to be around for a while. Sweet corn is a rewarding crop that comes with many benefits. It can be served as a healthy snack a salad side dish or be used for medicinal purposes.
Most corn varieties look alike on the outside but under the husks sweet corn can be white yellow bicolor or even red. Dwarf varieties work best in small backyards. We no longer see croquet and badminton games occurring in the neighbor s backyard.
When you choose to grow corn in your backyard vegetable garden you can also enjoy the added benefit of a temporary privacy screen as the stalks climb to an average of about eight feet but up to about 15 feet depending on the type of corn you grow the climate in your area and just how hands on you are with caring for your crop. Your summer cookouts are about to become so much more delicious. Thanks in advance for your advise.
Types of corn you can grow. Tender yet crisp ears of sweet corn can grow well in any backyard that receives all day sunlight and at least three months of warm summer weather. Corn is one of the most popular vegetables to grow and eat all the more delicious when freshly harvested and it s surprisingly easy to grow your own.
The planting growth and harvesting of corn all take great effort and commitment. Flint corn has a very hard outer layer hence the name flint can sometimes be popped but not always considered ideal. Homegrown sweet corn is a summertime treat and can be grown either from seeds or transplants.
Most backyard gardeners don t plant sweet corn alongside their tomatoes and zucchinis but with proper care space and growing conditions sweet corn can thrive in a backyard garden. Is the corn safe to eat. Jun 6 2018 getty images.
My corn has ants and aphids.