OT- sweet corn

[Jimbo's 8n]

I am going to attempt to plant about a half acre of sweet corn this year(never planted sweet corn before). My question is what type of fertilizer should I use and should it be applied with the seeds or wait until it comes up? Also do I have to keep fertilizing it during its growth or is it a one time thing? Thank you

 

[Mike OH]

When I plant my sweet corn, I do not fertilize it at the time it is planted but wait until it get about 6-8 inches tall and then side dress it using 10-10-10. I again sided dress it using 10-10-10 when it begins to tassel out. If my soil wasn't good, I might fertilize the field a bit before planting, but my good soil doesn't need it.

 

[Fuddy Duddy]

Corn needs lots of Nitrogen.
Best to take a soil test to get it right.

 

[Bruce (VA)]

Do a soil test to determine what you need for pH and P & K. You may need to add that before you plant. I side dress my sweet corn with ammonium nitrate (33-0-0) when it's knee high and again when it tassels.

A half acre of sweet corn is a lot of corn. In addition to the seed and fertilizer expense, you will need to cultivate it. And spray it for ear worms.
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[steve19438]

if you plant the 1/2 acre at one time you will be swimming in corn when it comes in.

 

[Den N Ms]

Jimbo's 8n,Bruce gave you great advice,test your soil.Your local county extension office usually does tests for free or a small charge,check it out for instructions and bags.If it were me I wouldn't plant the whole 1/2 acre at once.Plant it in 2 week intervals so it doesn?t all come in at once,maybe 4-8 rows at a time and you will have fresh sweet corn a lot longer.Fresh Tender Sweet Corn YUM!