anelson's country gentleman corn x 20 Harvesting
Plant: Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) | Variety: Country Gentleman
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4 by 5, block, 1 ft spacing, 3 seeds per spot.
fertilized with organic lawn fertilizer
soil temp 55 degrees
according to this site the germination time should be between 12 and 22 days at this temp
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anelson's country gentleman corn Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Sweet corn 'Country Gentleman' normally grows to a mature height of 2.00 metres (that's 6.50 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Sweet corn 'Country Gentleman' likes a position of full sun light, which is a perfect fit for your garden.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8b) is within the ideal range for Sweet corn 'Country Gentleman'. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 11.
Your garden's soil pH level (7.0 - neutral soil) is within the ideal range for Sweet corn 'Country Gentleman'. The recommended range is between pH 6.5 and 7.5.
Corn Smut, Army Worms, European corn borer, and Earworms (corn) are common problems for Sweet corn so keep a note of any developing symptoms.
More information about country gentleman corn is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All country gentleman corn Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Harvest Tally
Milestones
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05 Oct 2011
Harvesting day 137 October Harvest Day
4.0 x
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25 Sep 2011
Damaged day 127
windstorm knocked over several stalks
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25 Sep 2011
Harvesting day 127
3 ripe well filled out delicious ears
1.0 x item
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25 Sep 2011
Reviewed day 127
beautiful and delicious. Untroubled by any diseases or insects.
Only thing is, it is slow. But its so pretty in the garden i find that a good thing. -
23 Sep 2011
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16 Sep 2011
Damaged day 118
1 fell over in last nights rain
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16 Sep 2011
Harvesting day 118
slightly unripe ears from the damaged stalk
3.0 x item
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15 Sep 2011
Ripening day 117 Late summer bloom day
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06 Sep 2011
Fruiting day 108
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20 Aug 2011
Tasseling day 91
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15 Aug 2011
Fertilising day 86
soluable fertilizer. decided it needed a growth spurt
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05 Jul 2011
Showing True Leaves day 45
about knee high
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03 Jun 2011
Sprouting day 13
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21 May 2011
Sown day 0
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