Corn

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?TQBXK 6 August 2013 Corn
A few cobs of corn were harvested.About half the plot was damaged by heavy rain and wind about a week ago.Quality is good and about 60 cobs will be harvested.

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?OJLWH 18 July 2013 Corn Patch Thriving.The corn is now thriving, in tassle and appears to be in excellent condition. It has been very hot the last three days and growth has been spectacular.

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?YLMEM 19 June 2013 Corn
The corn all germinated and is growing well.The boards have been removed. There appears to be around 100 plants.

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?PKFJY 30 May 2013 Corn planted. Seneca Horizon and Seneca Arrowhead
Remainder of corn germinated and was planted under a raised board.

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?OQZIL 29 May 2013 Planting Corn
About 50 kernels of Seneca Arrowhead corn was planted using the board method. The spacing was about eight inches under a raised board.The kernels were starting to sprout covered in a wetted Kleenex. Some kernels have not sprouted so will be given more time and planted later.The planting board was raised slightly with cross pieces, and will be removed when the plants emerge.

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?HLTTE 26 May 2013 Preparing Corn Bed.
A sweet corn bed was prepared by fertilizing with compost and some Urea(Nitrogen). The rows were marked with boards and the area was covered with mulch.The corn seeds are now being soaked until they sprout then will be planted under the boards. The boards serve two purposes. They keep the seeds damp and prevent birds from stealing the seed corn. The corn chosen is Seneca Arrowhead and Seneca Horizon. About 80 plants will be grown. A small patch should be relatively compacted as shown to have good pollination as opposed to row growing.

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