All information for a successful cultivation

Which plants are suitable for growing in the garden?

Although a lot of maize plantations have been seen on German fields for some years now, these are forage or feed. Hybrid corn. This is not suitable for human consumption. In the home garden, however, are Sugar or Vegetable corn varieties cultivated, which taste very sweet due to the high starch content. The golden yellow sweet corn variety Golden Bantam is one of the most popular varieties.

Can corn thrive on the balcony too?

The decorative maize plants also thrive on the balcony, provided that the plants are placed in sufficiently large and deep pots and are in a sunny, sheltered place. The plants grown on the windowsill are planted at a distance of at least 20 x 30 centimeters. For cultivation on the balcony, varieties that remain small are best suited, such as strawberry maize, an ornamental maize variety. Please note that maize is deep-rooted, i. H. the planters should be very deep.

What is the best location for corn?

Maize needs a sunny location that is as sheltered as possible from the wind.

Which soil is suitable for growing corn?

Your corn plants need nutrient-rich, deep soil in order to achieve a suitable yield. Before planting it on the bed, compost should be put in the soil.

Does corn have to be preferred?

Since the sensitive maize plants can only be brought to the bed quite late, they should preferred in a sheltered place will. Of course, you can also sow the seeds directly on the bed, but then you will have to wait longer until harvest.

When is the best time to spread it on the bed?

The plant does not tolerate frost, which is why seeds or Preferred plants should only be brought to the bed after the Ice Saints (around early to mid-May).

Which fertilizer is useful when?

Before the sowing respectively. the planting should the soil well fertilized with lime will. In the course of the growth period, about three nitrogen doses should also be made. In autumn, the soil can be prepared for planting with the addition of phosphorus and potash.

Diseases and pests

If maize is grown in the garden, so are Diseases and pests Rare. To avoid possible damage from corn blight or cob rot, corn should not be planted on the same bed for several years in a row.

Harvest time

The corn on the cob can be harvested about three weeks after flowering. This is usually the case between the end of July / mid-August.

Tips & Tricks

Corn needs a lot of water, especially when the ears of corn start to grow. Do not forget regular, vigorous watering!

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