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Old 02-04-2004, 03:37 AM
Craig Watts
 
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Default How far apart I should grow corn seeds


What is the spacing for growing corn?
I read any where from 1 to 3 feet but I think that's too far. Would 6 to 8
inches be ok?
This way they can be pollinated.
Thank you


FWIW - I read Bob Bartholemuew's (sp?) square foot garden book. He/I
planted a hill of three plants. This helps them during the T-storms
and hail of June. I have had too much knocked down corn in the past.

As far as pollination, when the silks form I go out early in the
morning with a brown paper bag. I collect the pollen from all the
tasles, mix and then go back and hand pollinate the silks. I don't
touch the polline and here in NC ants are my worst enimy.

BTW- Bob Bartholemuew can be found through older PBS shows.

Good Luck.

Craig