Comments on: Time To Start My Corn Seedlings http://www.albertahomegardening.com/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/ The Documented Experiments of an Alberta Gardener Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:22:24 +0000 hourly 1 By: Getty http://www.albertahomegardening.com/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/comment-page-1/#comment-11476 Getty Thu, 27 May 2010 16:12:08 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/growing/27/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/#comment-11476 Thanks for the idea Dave. My gardening neighbour gave me a couple of seedlings that he started inside. I used them to mark my rows - great inspiration! We just planted our last corn seeds today, now waiting for rain. We get too excited about different varieties at the gardening store, so we've planted 3 varieties in very close quarters at the risk of getting some very unique corn! It worked last year, as my daughter is showing. Hope all is well in Alberta. Your Manitoba gardening friend. Getty [img]http://www.albertahomegardening.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/P1010001-1.JPG[/img] Thanks for the idea Dave. My gardening neighbour gave me a couple of seedlings that he started inside. I used them to mark my rows – great inspiration! We just planted our last corn seeds today, now waiting for rain. We get too excited about different varieties at the gardening store, so we’ve planted 3 varieties in very close quarters at the risk of getting some very unique corn! It worked last year, as my daughter is showing. Hope all is well in Alberta.
Your Manitoba gardening friend.
Getty

]]> By: Dave http://www.albertahomegardening.com/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/comment-page-1/#comment-9076 Dave Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:20:36 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/growing/27/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/#comment-9076 Kathy - I haven't had an issue with rodents. I've had birds come and peck off the sprouts of my peas, but never any rodents. Kathy – I haven’t had an issue with rodents. I’ve had birds come and peck off the sprouts of my peas, but never any rodents.

]]> By: Kathy Miller http://www.albertahomegardening.com/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/comment-page-1/#comment-9067 Kathy Miller Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:53:06 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/growing/27/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/#comment-9067 We live if the high desert, Lancaster California, and have had trouble in the past with ground rodents eating the roots of different vegetables. ie; tomatoes, squash, pumpkins. This year we want to try corn, and are wondering if ground rodents are a concern. Wehave a few Rosemary plants and the critters leave them alone. Both above and below the ground. We also have a plethora of rabbits and again, they leave the rosemary alone. Do you have trouble with rodents and your corn? Thank You, Kathy Miller We live if the high desert, Lancaster California, and have had trouble in the past with ground rodents eating the roots of different vegetables. ie; tomatoes, squash, pumpkins. This year we want to try corn, and are wondering if ground rodents are a concern. Wehave a few Rosemary plants and the critters leave them alone. Both above and below the ground. We also have a plethora of rabbits and again, they leave the rosemary alone. Do you have trouble with rodents and your corn?

Thank You,

Kathy Miller

]]> By: warren http://www.albertahomegardening.com/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/comment-page-1/#comment-5975 warren Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:46:31 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/growing/27/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/#comment-5975 I live in southern california and have grown dwarf corn in 5 gallon buckets before and it has worked. I am getting ready to start seedlings that are supposed to be 7 to 8 ft. plants I was wondering if it is possible to grow them in 5 gallon or maybe 10 gallon buckets. I know with the dwarf corn I had to water a lot and another problem is ants out here. They usually destrow half of the crop. Thanks for any help Warren I live in southern california and have grown dwarf corn in 5 gallon buckets before and it has worked. I am getting ready to start seedlings that are supposed to be 7 to 8 ft. plants I was wondering if it is possible to grow them in 5 gallon or maybe 10 gallon buckets. I know with the dwarf corn I had to water a lot and another problem is ants out here. They usually destrow half of the crop. Thanks for any help
Warren

]]> By: Dave http://www.albertahomegardening.com/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/comment-page-1/#comment-212 Dave Wed, 07 May 2008 01:53:00 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/growing/27/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/#comment-212 So far, no. In recent years I've just grown it in my traditional garden. This year I'll be growing in the traditional garden plus a patch in my mulched garden. (Where you'll see no black dirt or weeds - just mulch around everything.) We'll see how it goes. So far, no. In recent years I’ve just grown it in my traditional garden. This year I’ll be growing in the traditional garden plus a patch in my mulched garden. (Where you’ll see no black dirt or weeds – just mulch around everything.) We’ll see how it goes.

]]> By: Amy http://www.albertahomegardening.com/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/comment-page-1/#comment-209 Amy Tue, 06 May 2008 14:18:52 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/growing/27/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/#comment-209 I'd love to try corn someday. I'm curious, do you grow it in raised beds like your other veggies? I’d love to try corn someday. I’m curious, do you grow it in raised beds like your other veggies?

]]> By: Dave http://www.albertahomegardening.com/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/comment-page-1/#comment-184 Dave Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:56:51 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/growing/27/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/#comment-184 Since the top tassels of the corn (pictured above) must drop pollen onto each individual hair of the corn cobs below, blocks are a must in order for good pollination. Otherwise the pollen just drifts onto your spuds, and what good would that be!? My indoor light is very limited, so I've only got about 50 plants seeded. I'll probably sow 4 to 6 times that direct in the garden. Since the top tassels of the corn (pictured above) must drop pollen onto each individual hair of the corn cobs below, blocks are a must in order for good pollination. Otherwise the pollen just drifts onto your spuds, and what good would that be!?

My indoor light is very limited, so I’ve only got about 50 plants seeded. I’ll probably sow 4 to 6 times that direct in the garden.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.albertahomegardening.com/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/comment-page-1/#comment-183 Jennifer Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:12:56 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/growing/27/time-to-start-my-corn-seedlings/#comment-183 AHA! I just learned yesterday that people do start corn seedlings....I haven't started corn before, ( neither have my parents) but after last year...hmmmm....I think it may be worth a try. We didn't get a very great crop...:( My parents also plant their corn in patches....not long rows.....it has to do with pollination. I am planting "Obsession" hybrid sweet corn from Stokes....79 days....I better get planting! EH? :) How many plants are you starting??? AHA! I just learned yesterday that people do start corn seedlings….I haven’t started corn before, ( neither have my parents) but after last year…hmmmm….I think it may be worth a try. We didn’t get a very great crop…:( My parents also plant their corn in patches….not long rows…..it has to do with pollination. I am planting “Obsession” hybrid sweet corn from Stokes….79 days….I better get planting! EH? :)

How many plants are you starting???

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