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Sweet corn grown in lawn
George wrote:
. So, I have grown sweet corn seedlings and planted them into the lawn. Anyone have any comments or advice? I thought sweet corn was one of those plants that don't transplant well as seedlings, but if you've done it before, I guess it will be OK. Corn also requires a lot of water while growing and that will accelerate lawn growth. How will you keep the lawn grass from choking out the plants? gloria p |
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Sweet corn grown in lawn
gloria.p wrote:
George wrote: . So, I have grown sweet corn seedlings and planted them into the lawn. Anyone have any comments or advice? I thought sweet corn was one of those plants that don't transplant well as seedlings, but if you've done it before, I guess it will be OK. Corn also requires a lot of water while growing and that will accelerate lawn growth. How will you keep the lawn grass from choking out the plants? gloria p The corn should soon rise above the grass so there won't be much sun competion but you would expect some root competion as corn is also shallow rooted. D |
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Sweet corn grown in lawn
"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message ... gloria.p wrote: George wrote: . So, I have grown sweet corn seedlings and planted them into the lawn. Anyone have any comments or advice? I thought sweet corn was one of those plants that don't transplant well as seedlings, but if you've done it before, I guess it will be OK. Corn also requires a lot of water while growing and that will accelerate lawn growth. How will you keep the lawn grass from choking out the plants? gloria p The corn should soon rise above the grass so there won't be much sun competion but you would expect some root competion as corn is also shallow rooted. I know a few gardeners who transplant corn into their garden and they don't seem to have a problem. But then I am not a corn expert and it may not normally transplant well. I think I will need to monitor the grass growth through the rest of spring and see how things go. If a problem I will need to chop it or mulch it. Watering is the main obstacle noted and I will cater for that as well as ensure a steady supply of nitrogen. rob |
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