How to Grow Corn - Complete Growing Guide

Want to grow amazing corn at home and have it be 100% organic? Then this episode will help with that! Corn is our favorite summer vegetable and one that is so easy to grow!
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  • @shawnlaird1019

    @shawnlaird1019

    4 жыл бұрын

    How can purchase some Trifecta plus I can't seem to get it anywhere

  • @rickparshall

    @rickparshall

    4 жыл бұрын

    MIgardener you mention sulphur .. our water is sulfur VERY... does that affect ph?

  • @donnasteward7670

    @donnasteward7670

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shawnlaird1019 only MIgardener sells Trifecta Plus.

  • @bishopfish359

    @bishopfish359

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shawnlaird1019 You can only get it online. Hope this helps.

  • @alessandromariani3015

    @alessandromariani3015

    3 жыл бұрын

    once a week for the water? how can someone not water the plants for so long lol. The don't need water then, 1 week is a lot. What if i put them in a very wet soil? Do they grow well, or too much water will kill them?

  • @isaachale9588
    @isaachale95886 жыл бұрын

    I'm 17 and you inspired me to start gardening last year, this is my second year and my garden is doing amazing! I attribute some of that success to your knowledge and, by the way my corn is doing fantastic! I grow in mn

  • @Emiliapocalypse

    @Emiliapocalypse

    5 жыл бұрын

    Isaac Hale that’s really awesome. Sometimes it seems like young people aren’t getting into gardening, so it’s really cool to hear that somebody is. Tell all your friends! Haha :) congrats on your successful garden ✌️🌻

  • @brianguthrie3541

    @brianguthrie3541

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Emiliapocalypse It's nice to see some positivity on the internet. Thanks for being nice, and @Isaac Hale congrats on your garden! I bet your parents are super proud of what you've accomplished :)

  • @Emiliapocalypse

    @Emiliapocalypse

    5 жыл бұрын

    Brian Guthrie aw shucks, thank you as well for being so nice on the internet. Have a nice day, Brian :)

  • @throttle4593

    @throttle4593

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Emiliapocalypse As I was watching this, I was wondering how I could interest my 14 year old in gardening. What got you interested in this?

  • @puredankest4467

    @puredankest4467

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@throttle4593 It's amazing the input out output of gardening. I sweat for 6 hours every week for my garden here in New York. (Planting Zone: 6A.) And knowing in 2-3 months I just provided 50+ lbs of food for my family over a span of $40, Hard Work, Overwhelming Experience not being used to full advantage. And I am 12 btw. :P

  • @loreall.2461
    @loreall.24614 жыл бұрын

    This year I’m planning on growing a cornfield in my residential So Cal backyard so I can get lost then find myself. What a terrific time to be gardening during our Coronavirus lockdown era.

  • @katieblack1490

    @katieblack1490

    4 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @Vidcer07

    @Vidcer07

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @obviouspropaganda8200

    @obviouspropaganda8200

    4 жыл бұрын

    Corna virus

  • @billcereske7211

    @billcereske7211

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had already planned a nice garden in Idaho this year, but I didn't know how much time I would have to tend to it!

  • @kevinbeazy

    @kevinbeazy

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Loreal L. I tripled the size of my garden this year! We’re having rolling 3 week furloughs and less hours while we’re there. Plenty of time. Let’s do it!

  • @samanthapeace7083
    @samanthapeace70832 жыл бұрын

    I was really proud of myself. We live on the windy/rainy Oregon Coast. I grew it in containers on a North facing porch. I planted 6 plants from seed 2 survived and gave two ears each. I'm going to do better this year I have plans 😁

  • @raterus
    @raterus4 жыл бұрын

    I don't thumbs up videos often, but when I do, I thumbs up videos from MIGardner!

  • @allisonteknon9811
    @allisonteknon98114 жыл бұрын

    Planted mine when night temps dropped to 40. Did not presoak but got a lot of rain. 90% germination. After two weeks 4 inches high. The soil was very nutrient rich so maybe that’s why I got away with colder temperatures.

  • @Kimmiesman24
    @Kimmiesman242 жыл бұрын

    Started playing farm sim and have been on a journey trying to learn about the real life ways things are grown. Thanks for the knowledge 😁

  • @banzy3
    @banzy32 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Luke. Presprouted mine on wet kitchen towel, and planted them up, so managed to get a 100% germination rate. I didn't appreciate they could be planted so closely together. I interspersed mine between squash plants to try and make the most of the space.

  • @kellyandjaclynthrift9954
    @kellyandjaclynthrift99546 жыл бұрын

    I feel silly watching a video on growing corn when I came from a long line of corn farmers...but this was very helpful and came just in time for me. Thank you!

  • @tinawhalen1
    @tinawhalen16 жыл бұрын

    I would plant beans with the corn, just like the natives did. I do this and it works well, along with squash in the corn patch (3 sisters planting) to help shade the ground. The squash plants also keep raccoons and other animals out, as the stems are full of little spiny things that scratch quite well (my arms showed me that last year!). Beans are a nitrogen fixer, thereby fertilizing the corn all season long and not depleting your soil or compost. For a good, early-maturing heirloom sweet corn, try Simonet. It was developed in Edmonton several decades ago, and when planted in late May (in Canada, zones 2 and 3) it can mature early to mid August. I find it much better than the hybrid Peaches and Cream, plus you can save seed and successfully plant it year after year (if you plant enough, corn inbreeds quickly, so it's recommended to plant and collect from a minimum of 200 plants, they say 300 is much better).

  • @shadyfieldhomestead1974
    @shadyfieldhomestead19742 ай бұрын

    The farmers here in South Alabama start their corn in late February

  • @danno1800
    @danno18002 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the excellent idea of soaking them first - makes good sense. Much appreciated…

  • @cornmaster5513
    @cornmaster55133 жыл бұрын

    My children are growing up

  • @papabear149

    @papabear149

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mine are shrinking

  • @bushydev2050

    @bushydev2050

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@papabear149 mine are at the orphanage

  • @fayyaaz2265

    @fayyaaz2265

    3 жыл бұрын

    Children have a tendency to do that

  • @paulmccarthy1527

    @paulmccarthy1527

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mine are hanging in but a lot died

  • @theimprovgarden4132
    @theimprovgarden41325 жыл бұрын

    I live in Illinois. And we got hit with a really bad growing season. The farmers gave up. All the farms are just mud. If i had know what would happen, i would've tried to grow this year. But i figured to get more research in before doing so. Thanks to you and the rest of the garden community, im sure to feel confident for next year.

  • @dms4946
    @dms49463 жыл бұрын

    Still helping people 2 years later.. thank you!

  • @lanotakrazii
    @lanotakrazii10 ай бұрын

    I'm in zone 3 and i started my corn indoors. So far the cobs have popped just waiting for the little hairs to brown. :)

  • @teresa-tuckerbutler137
    @teresa-tuckerbutler1376 жыл бұрын

    WOW! I never knew all that about growing corn, Now I know what I was doing wrong. Thanks for the heads up!!~

  • @jasonratchford6819
    @jasonratchford68196 жыл бұрын

    I always sprout my corn seed in damp paper towels in a plastic bag and plant them when the roots are about 1cm, corn pokes up out of the ground 3-4 days later and its on its way for me its the only way to plant without critters eating it up...

  • @jerradcampbell74
    @jerradcampbell746 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again Luke. We ordered a lot of seeds from you this year and judging by the invoice, it looked like your initials were on it. I'm currently looking at 3in Sprouts and we're hoping for the best here in zone 7B. We love what you do and keep up the good work, sir. ;)

  • @monroehillfarm7423
    @monroehillfarm74235 жыл бұрын

    Tons of information packed into this video. Thank you for the knowledge!

  • @TheSheldo1
    @TheSheldo15 жыл бұрын

    Best garden instructional video yet.Well done Luke.

  • @shadwell749
    @shadwell7495 жыл бұрын

    Wow you are a gift to all of us beginners.

  • @adamthomas9004
    @adamthomas900425 күн бұрын

    I was having problems with germination (more due to birds) so I've started sowing inside and then transplanting out. The tray of 96 i just sown a few weeks ago has had a 100% germination rate :)

  • @markratte
    @markratte4 жыл бұрын

    You are the BEST !!! I moved south in retirement for the nice weather but watching you actually makes me miss Michigan!!

  • @morgastic23
    @morgastic2310 ай бұрын

    I came here specifically for your spacing guide. I know you do a lot of closer spacing and wanted to see what you recommended, so I can get a lot more out of my garden. I'm a first year gardener and had to start in July but I spent the days leading up to me moving into a place with a yard watching your videos and learning your tips. I'm about to plant some corn for an early October harvest!

  • @rosenurse7687
    @rosenurse768715 күн бұрын

    Great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @Revenchist6
    @Revenchist63 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Growing my first crop this year and it’s already past knee high, thank you so much for this tutorial it was great. 👍🏻

  • @lucyw.mcmellan7274
    @lucyw.mcmellan72743 жыл бұрын

    I purchased your Trifecta Plus, and I can't wait to get started. Very educational video. Thank you so much.

  • @dlgrower4915
    @dlgrower49154 жыл бұрын

    A great video, very informative. It's very helpful getting into the small details. Keep it up!

  • @eriklane4808
    @eriklane48086 жыл бұрын

    I’m trying corn this year in zone 3b. Fingers crossed!

  • @mymobilehomestead6242
    @mymobilehomestead62425 жыл бұрын

    I am definitely learning something new from you. Thank you so much.

  • @FourHornsFarm
    @FourHornsFarm6 жыл бұрын

    I just liked and subscribed. I garden in Florida and I'm always thankful that you share info on how to work within a lot of different zones and soil types. I wasn't planning on growing corn this year, but now, thanks to you, I'm more knowledgeable and feel confident enough to try.

  • @carlosmontoya2485
    @carlosmontoya24854 ай бұрын

    So that trifecta is organic. I've seen videos were people used it and had great success with it. You awesome and so are you videos. Keep growing.🌲🌴🌵🌳

  • @ritamoore8346
    @ritamoore83462 жыл бұрын

    I love your tips for gardening in cooler climates. I live in northeast Oregon, and the weather here is cooler than where I grew up in central California where it is hot.

  • @bryanroupe8646
    @bryanroupe86464 жыл бұрын

    Silver queen ftw

  • @sandimorreale6471
    @sandimorreale64716 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Many of my questions (aka failures) were answered. I may even try One More Time. Lol. Blessings!

  • @Orangesocksburst
    @Orangesocksburst5 жыл бұрын

    I used to put my peas in the compost that were dried, I was about 9 or so; much older now. Didn't realise that putting them in water helps. Thanks for the tips. Next time when I grow them, I'll soak them until they're plump :D Thank you :D

  • @kevindecoteau3186
    @kevindecoteau31866 жыл бұрын

    Although I will not plant corn I thank you for what you offer on other topics.

  • @garyhennessey3621
    @garyhennessey3621 Жыл бұрын

    Never had an issue with pollination. Wait for anther tops to dry ready to pollinate, cut with garden shears a handful, while competing with the honey bees. Grab silk and wipe with anthers. Manual pollination 100% yield. Tomatoes electric toothbrush on small flower stems. More tomatoes than you can handle. Same methods with most veggies. Manual method.

  • @cyndieburck9652
    @cyndieburck96526 жыл бұрын

    I am trying corn for the first time this year thanks for the tips!

  • @tru_passion2424
    @tru_passion24246 жыл бұрын

    Great video I grew corn last year and made so many mistakes put 15 seed in a 5 gallon bucket and it grew small corns. So I'm trying again this year and it's looking good and it's has half seafood compost and soil and it's in full sun all day. Thanks

  • @carolelylewhite
    @carolelylewhite4 жыл бұрын

    I really, really appreciate all your videos & help- thank you so much!!

  • @daleparks6781
    @daleparks67812 жыл бұрын

    A great source for your plant food is alfalfa pellets like for horses just spread out across and wet it down it works great for mulch and helps reduce weeds!

  • @theeasternorthodoxfaith703
    @theeasternorthodoxfaith7036 жыл бұрын

    I just planted out my corn today!!!!

  • @JamarTheWanderer
    @JamarTheWanderer6 жыл бұрын

    i wish i found your channel weeks ago. i will definitely be getting me some Tri+ and some seeds to start my patio garden.

  • @josiegustemahana799
    @josiegustemahana7994 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m gonna do this!! Very helpful

  • @nvdesertgardener1889
    @nvdesertgardener18896 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for the infromation.

  • @leefollett3205
    @leefollett32054 жыл бұрын

    Could you please educate us with a full video on what beds and pots sizes are used for what. That is the part that is the hardest to get the hang of for me personally as a new gardener, or even if you know of a website or anything would be very helpful and fully appreciated. ^-^ you already help us so much, and give us great info.🥰

  • @mytrueserenity5666
    @mytrueserenity56666 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for such an informative video on corn. I was wondering if you planted each corn seed directly across from the previous row or offset a bit to maybe allow for additional growing space?

  • @Neyobe
    @Neyobe4 жыл бұрын

    1:07 LAST WEEK? May 29 (2018) is when you planted/released this video, and I am watching this video on May 22, 2020!! Yayyy

  • @nysokhom6213
    @nysokhom62135 жыл бұрын

    So great, I will try to do at my garden.

  • @janeto2259
    @janeto22592 жыл бұрын

    Luke! I'm from Colorado but now I'm Michiganer. You are one of few "go to" You Tubers. Just sayin... Thanks!

  • @loganatordude3669
    @loganatordude36693 жыл бұрын

    Extra double thumbs up! I appreciate all your videos, big thanks!

  • @tkskagen
    @tkskagen4 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Luke, How do you wayer your Garden? After years of research and attempts, I have learned that Buying a Drip Irrigation System from Rainbird (or whomever) REALLY makes a BIG DIFFERENCE! As compared to having to either get up at 0500 to set the sprinkler, or buy an Electronic Timer, you don't have to worry about water burning on the leaves! I set my ¼" Spaghetti Lines about 2" away from my seeds, and wter just once/or twice a week (depending on temperature) and am releived to know that the roots are given the Proper Amount of Water. Have you tried this? I originally used "Soaker Hoses" but they only lasted maybe 2 years. So, for the cost of a 20' Soaker Hose (~$15.00), I purchased a Drip Irrigation System that covers 100sqft and has lasted me 7 years so far! Thanks for your gardening techniques Luke! Take care, 🤓 -Thomas (Zone 8A/B) Port Orchard, Washington

  • @MySuperman78
    @MySuperman783 жыл бұрын

    Very good tips to know! Thanks so much! Happy gardening!

  • @donaldflint623
    @donaldflint6232 жыл бұрын

    Very good. Very informative. Very clear. Comprehensive. Thanks.

  • @havad3938
    @havad39385 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos - simply explained

  • @ilar7586
    @ilar75863 жыл бұрын

    Beginner here... Great info. Thanks

  • @cassiehamann208
    @cassiehamann2085 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. Love your channel

  • @user-vb4fb3qw9s
    @user-vb4fb3qw9s Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Love your tips and tricks! And your seeds of course!

  • @OhLookAKitteh400
    @OhLookAKitteh4006 жыл бұрын

    Always love watching your videos! You always seem to pump out videos on things I want to put in my garden just days after I start thinking about them.

  • @corneliusbythesea
    @corneliusbythesea6 жыл бұрын

    Never knew corn so thank you so much! You are so knowledgeable!

  • @liberTvalance
    @liberTvalance4 жыл бұрын

    Cooler temps in August. lol. its hot as balls here until oct. I love the content but its just funny hearing the different growing conditions in our country.

  • @trishaemry55
    @trishaemry554 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos ! , they are sooo helpful ! , THANKYOU 👍🥰💥🙌

  • @laurieanne9712
    @laurieanne97124 жыл бұрын

    So helpful--great teacher!

  • @ISusanna
    @ISusanna2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this video. Especially when using the Trifecta +.

  • @alicewhitley6441
    @alicewhitley6441 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, Luke I'm just planted clem and it is 3 days old . I' m excited ! But I learned a few things to from your video. Thank you. Alice

  • @bencarey8988
    @bencarey89884 жыл бұрын

    Good tips it's hit and miss where I live

  • @JBNetBreaker
    @JBNetBreaker2 жыл бұрын

    I just put them in a cup of water right before I go to plant them, I would say I get a 95% success rate. Good video!!

  • @johnhicks9515
    @johnhicks95154 жыл бұрын

    Great job Luke thanks..

  • @lianagilbert61
    @lianagilbert616 жыл бұрын

    love this video. very informative. really like how you set up those 10 beds, and mulched the ground around them for walkways. very nice looking. what type board/wood did you use?

  • @kylemurphy8814
    @kylemurphy88142 жыл бұрын

    So much GREAT info in this video. Thank you Like!

  • @hollandspinehaven2634
    @hollandspinehaven26346 жыл бұрын

    I planted my sweet corn just before the sub tropical storm ALBERTO hit.. its up and looking great...will add some rabbit manure to feed it...

  • @TheKarmaProjectCo
    @TheKarmaProjectCo6 жыл бұрын

    i didn't know that about the pollination of corn. i will be looking at the silk very differently.

  • @korinnemcchesney4545
    @korinnemcchesney45454 жыл бұрын

    How far apart are your rows? Love your channel and have been having much success in my love for gardening with everything I’ve learned from you!

  • @loreall.2461
    @loreall.24614 жыл бұрын

    Love, love all your videos.

  • @stonetets9095
    @stonetets90956 жыл бұрын

    I like your channel i learn a lot from you videos thanks have a nice summer

  • @Bhartiyakisaan952
    @Bhartiyakisaan9525 жыл бұрын

    Best for kitchen garden.

  • @carolparrish194
    @carolparrish1946 жыл бұрын

    Good luck on you growing corn. I grew corn and was very excited to get to the point of harvest . One morning I went out to my garden anxious to view the growth of my corn with its small ears of corn . The racoons had beat me there. Broken hearted I view my corn broken down with half eaten ears. That's when I decided I would buy my corn from the market. After setting traps I managed to relocate several racoons but in the country there are always more to take their place. Since then I have put a hot wire around my garden and chicken wire to keep out the rabbits with mostly good success.

  • @willyjimmy8881

    @willyjimmy8881

    4 жыл бұрын

    We always fence our primary garden but that isn't enough. We always plant a sacrificial garden a little further away. Keep the critters fed with easy to access food and discourage them from the human food. Seeds are cheap. Plus you get to keepman eye on the wildlife.

  • @kennethhuff7158
    @kennethhuff71584 жыл бұрын

    Like your garden and neighborhood and advice.

  • @abbyu209
    @abbyu2093 жыл бұрын

    Learned a lot, thank you!

  • @sonsofliberty3081
    @sonsofliberty30814 жыл бұрын

    IMPORTANT, do NOT worry about nitrogen as much when you plant, only a little. Then at 3 inches, spray the soil with liquid nitrogen, then again when it breaks knee high, then again 15 to 18 days later. Like he said, don't over do it with the nitrogen all at once. Penn state is one of the best ag colleges in the world. They have actually broken the nitrogen use by the day and what day you should be spraying it. What I stated here is close but you don't have to remember the days. Mi is warmer than western pa earlier in the year. We have planted mothers day Saturday, and the next week. Our soil is acidic, we lime it in the fall.

  • @alisonguzman1949
    @alisonguzman19496 жыл бұрын

    Yay more growing guides! I'm trying a small patch of corn, gunna go put some nitrogen on it, better late than never!

  • @theresarodman183
    @theresarodman1834 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. Very informative

  • @tomm2812
    @tomm28126 жыл бұрын

    Good idea. I planted dried heirloom seed corn 6 inches apart on a square 3 rows 24 feet. 100% germination. Might try to back fill with some seed corn. I will get some trifecta. My ornamental maize is going great guns. Planted pumpkin seeds in between. See how that goes. Good info. Best

  • @Florence31
    @Florence315 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your videos, but I do have to call out some misinformation you gave here that is important to correct - some may have pointed this out already? I didn't read through the comments. You CAN over-apply nitrogen in an organic system with artificial fertilizers, and it can have just as devastating effects on the environment as conventional non-organic nitrogen sources. Just because it's organic doesn't mean it's naturally occurring in your system. Whatever the plant does not use/need will be washed away into the watershed, and it can result in eutrofication of waterways. I hope that you can edit that part of your video!

  • @The_Sequels

    @The_Sequels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Umm… what does that mean?

  • @The_Sequels

    @The_Sequels

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just asking.

  • @WILDCATSAM77
    @WILDCATSAM776 жыл бұрын

    Much Love From Kentucky! Great Videos! This our first year doing some sweet corn. We are doing 36 stalks of corn & are going hand pollinate when it's ready! Have you self pollinated corn or just always rely on the wind? Good Luck with all your garden!! ☺

  • @joshuakalaniparks9084
    @joshuakalaniparks90843 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks!

  • @janicehyman2413
    @janicehyman24133 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel learning so much

  • @DaganRose
    @DaganRose6 жыл бұрын

    Just as an appreciation to the main channels that I'm subbed to that I know that give great content, (such as this channel) I automatically give a thumbs up as soon as the video begins. I hope that more people can get into this habit as what was said at the end of this video is true. Cheers and thanks in advance!!! 😇😃😈

  • @killuminatepeacefulness3948
    @killuminatepeacefulness39486 жыл бұрын

    Thank u luke! My corn is growin crazy, last year my corn grew great in a 30gallon pot. 5 plants! U should do a care guide on blueberries

  • @brownsrvlifecampground9322
    @brownsrvlifecampground93222 жыл бұрын

    You made a helpful video keep up the good work thanks 🙏❤️🙏

  • @joshuakalaniparks9084
    @joshuakalaniparks90843 жыл бұрын

    We can get 2 or 3 harvests a year here in Hawaii! This is my next project!

  • @4ng3l737
    @4ng3l7375 жыл бұрын

    Your house is FANTASTIC!! Like my dream house...

  • @cameron3525
    @cameron35253 жыл бұрын

    Such a great video!

  • @Sirabun-qd6nu
    @Sirabun-qd6nu9 ай бұрын

    Beautiful🌽

  • @barnburner2475
    @barnburner2475 Жыл бұрын

    Great information, thank you.

  • @Janepint
    @Janepint6 жыл бұрын

    good tips. thanks

  • @leonciovigo6949
    @leonciovigo69496 жыл бұрын

    Nice video and thank you I was wondering what is the difference from HP leves between a Hugo block and soil ?

  • @technicalexperience2785
    @technicalexperience27852 жыл бұрын

    very nicely presented