Plus, the Pacific gum plant is a coastal, ground-hugging perennial that displays a blanket of daisies this time of year.

With better growth and less height, stalks are denser and stronger than standard corn. Anchoring into the soil increases with ...

If you're planning to plant some corn in your garden this year, you might be looking for other plants to pair with it. The good thing is that corn has plenty of potential companion plants, so you can ...

In mid-March, most corn growers are focused on planting and understandably so since spring is just around the corner. In the process, Ken Ferrie encourages farmers to give more thought to harvest ...

When to Harvest Corn. Depending on the type of corn you're growing, the yield or maturity date can vary a bit. For example, some varieties mature 72 days after planting the seeds, and others 110 days.

How many times have you heard the phrase "knee-high by the Fourth of July" when referring to corn crops? What does it mean?

Corn, or maize, was first grown in the Americas at least 8,000 years ago. The most common type for home gardeners to grow is sweet corn, which is the delicious variety we eat on the cob.

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That translates to corn plants that are five to 10 days ahead of normal. The graphic below shows total GDUs for the season. Current tally of corn GDUs as of August 22, 2024.

Young corn plants should be protected from stripped cucumber beetles with a plant protector spray made from one cup of molasses, one cup of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and 14 cups of water.