Sweet corn is a summer staple in Ohio. If you want to take a stab at growing your own sweet corn in your garden, here are some tips.

But, with a little effort and the right setup, even a small backyard garden can produce sweet, juicy ears of corn. When I was a kid, I asked my dad why he didn’t grow sweet corn in his garden.

It is best to sow corn directly into garden soil, as opposed to starting corn seed indoors and planting transplants. Seeds should be planted 1 inch deep and about 8-10 inches apart, with rows 24 ...

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Sweet corn harvested fresh from the home garden and cooked soon afterward is one of life’s great treats. If you have never had that experience, now is the time to plant sweet corn in the garden.

Growing corn in a home garden can be an adventure, to say the least. I can give you some standard advice on growing corn, but I’ll also share some stories of our own experience for your amusement.

Corn husks and silks are packed with nutrients that can be very useful for helping your garden plants grow. Find out how to use them for the most benefit.

Sweet corn in the garden on July 20, 2023 (photo provided by Joey Roberts) Removing the suckers will definitely increase the ear size. You want an ear filled with full kernels.

Sweet corn performs best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soils with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5. Sow seed at a depth of 1 inch in heavy soils. In light sandy soils, the planting depth can be 2 ...

Sweet corn is a summer staple in Ohio. If you want to take a stab at growing your own sweet corn in your garden, here are some tips.