🌽 How to Grow Corn in Grow a Garden
Complete Guide: From Seed Planting to Harvest Timing
🎯 Why Grow Corn?
- High Yield: Consistent production per field
- Recipe Demand: Used for advanced cooking and animal feed
- Stable Profit: Good ROI with proper timing
🥘 Requirements
🌽 Corn Seeds
Buy from seed shop
💧 Water
Regular deep watering
🌞 Sunlight
Full sun exposure
🧪 Fertilizer
Apply at knee-high stage
🛠️ Tools
Watering can, hoe
📝 Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Prepare Field
- Clear weeds and set straight rows (lanes every 2–3 rows)
- Improve soil with compost
Step 2: Plant Seeds
- Depth: 1–2 inches; Spacing: 8–12 inches
- Water immediately after planting
Step 3: Water & Fertilize
- Deep watering every cycle; golden-hour loops 07:00–09:00
- Fertilize when plants reach knee height
Step 4: Harvest
- Harvest when ears are full and silks are brown/dry
- Store cool; sell in bundles
📊 Corn Growth Stages
| Stage | Time | Appearance | Care |
|---|
| 🌱 Seedling | 0–5 min | Small shoots | Light watering |
| 🌿 Vegetative | 5–20 min | Rapid leaf growth | Deep watering |
| 🌾 Tasseling | 20–30 min | Tassels forming | Fertilize; moderate watering |
| 🌽 Ear Filling | 30–40 min | Ears swelling | Maintain moisture |
| ✅ Maturity | 40–45 min | Brown silks | Ready to harvest |
💡 Pro Tips
Block Planting: Plant in squares rather than single rows for better pollination.
Water Discipline: Deep, less frequent watering improves root strength.
Market Timing: Bundle ears and sell at peak hours for higher prices.