Sweet Corn Seed Germination

Sweet corn is an annual crop. Because corn is very susceptible to frosts, it’s best grown in the spring in a sunny and wind-protected area. It’s needed to regular water and weed corn, as the crops can suffer if they are deprived of water and soil nutrients.

SPECIFICATION OF
Common Name -Corn
Botanical Name- Zea Mays
How to Grow- Direct Sow
Planting Depth- 1.5 inches
Seed Spacing- 4-6 inches
Row Spacing- 30-36 inches
Space After- Thinning 8-12 inches
Days to Germination- 5-10
Days to Harvest- 60-90
Mature Height- 60-72 inches tall (5-6 feet)
Zones -1to 10


GERMINATION GUIDE

Use a flat tray like container about 10 inches by 15 inches (biggest or smaller your choice) 1.5 to 2 inches deep. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage - put the seedling mix you prepared up to almost top leaving about 0.5 inches space - now evenly spread the seeds over it after that cover the seeds with seedling mix only about 0.5 cm (half centimeter) - water it by watering can- place the container in semi shaded place. 

As prepare a planting mix with the sand, soil and  diluted fungicide water (2 gm in 1 litre water) after sowing the seeds. Make a hole in the potting mix with your  each seed in a hole as  the planted pots or flats in a warm, above 60F (15.5ºC), sunny  wet is quite dangerous for the seeds so keep the potting soil moist but not too wet until the seeds emerge, which should be in about 21 day cover the mixture with poly bag after 21 days  you can remove the plastic.

Sow Outdoors:  Following the last frost. Spacing 4 to 24 inches (10 to 60 cm).

Sow Indoors: Mix seeds in a growing medium, place in a freezer bag, keep moist, then stratify by refrigeration for two to three weeks. Use peat pots. Germination time: one to three weeks in the light. Temperature 75°F (24°C). Seven or eight weeks in advance. Transplant outdoors in the last month of spring.

Be sure when planting sweet corn that the soil is warm — at least above 55 F. (13 C.). If you plant super sweet corn, be sure the soil is at least 65 F. (18 C.), as super sweet corn prefers a warmer climate.

Read more at Gardening Know How: How To Grow Sweet Corn In The Garden http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/corn/grow-sweet-corn.htm

Important watering tips : Use watering can for watering. By moving the water stream constantly waves the can. Do not let the water to flood area. Or use sprayer to spray the water like mist
Be sure when planting sweet corn that the soil is warm .

USE & BENEFITS OF CORN:

According to Foods.org, sweet corn is very rich in vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin C, phosphorus, manganese, fol-ate and dietary fiber.


1.To  remain young and maintain youthful looks, then you definitely have to consume sweet corn. It is a powerhouse of antioxidants useful in preventing the aging process.

2.Corn contains a lot of vitamin B12, iron, and folic acid. The deficiency of these nutrients can cause anemia. So, eating sweet corn can prevent anemia.

3.Sweet corn contains high levels of thiamine, or vitamin B1. According to WHFoods.org, thiamine is an essential nutrient required for brain cell and cognitive function.