xan's Corn, Country Gentleman x 5
Plant: Sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) | Variety: Country Gentleman
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Three sisters planting; Planted 15 seeds, 12 germinated, thinned to 9, all got sick around day 30.
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xan's Corn, Country Gentleman Care Instructions
Ensure a rough distance of 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) when sowing directly.
Sweet corn 'Country Gentleman' is known for growing to a height of approximately 2.00 metres (6.50 feet) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has full sun light which is ideal for Sweet corn 'Country Gentleman'.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5b) is within the ideal range for Sweet corn 'Country Gentleman'. The recommended range is between Zone 3 and 11.
Sweet corn 'Country Gentleman' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.5 and 7.5 meaning it does best in acidic to alkaline soil.
Common Sweet corn problems include Earworms (corn), European corn borer, Army Worms, and Corn Smut, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Corn, Country Gentleman is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Corn, Country Gentleman Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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18 Aug 2009
Flowering day 90 Corn update
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16 Aug 2009
Flowering day 88 Quick touch up
the ones that were left in the Wagon Wheel, fully recovered from slug damage
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31 Jul 2009
Growing day 72 Harvest, Lammas Eve
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26 Jun 2009
Treating day 37 Corn update
ringed with drier lint
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26 Jun 2009
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24 Jun 2009
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19 Jun 2009
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31 May 2009
Growing day 11 Photo updates
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28 May 2009
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20 May 2009
Sown day 0
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