I live in Upstate South Carolina and I plant "Incredible" Sweet Corn Variety and do successive plantings based on the growth stage of the last planting. The past two years I planted 10 successive plantings of the same variety and had sweet corn on the table every week from the last week of June to Labor Day. I plant the next succession of planting when the previous planting shows 1 to 2 full leaves, about 125 to 150 Heat Units, which is equal to 5 to 6 days during the summer to spread harvest. I plant 4 rows about 15 ft long for each planting on 30 inch spacing and use drip tape on a sandy loam soil. This has been successful the past 2 years and going to do it again this year. As of right now I have 5 plantings in, with the first being on March 20. I always use treated seed for early planted sweet corn and I generally get a good stand. I am not organic, but am pesticide free, living with the ear worms, just cutting the tips of the ears off. Urea is used for N.
You have done well in your explanation on how to plant and crop a successful corn. Simple, concise and helpful hints to any body who is looking for guidance in growing sweet or any corn. Thanks brother!
I heard two Old farmers saying they would plant Sweet corn for their self and for their families like brothers and sisters. One of them said a 50 pound bag of silver queen was outrageous so I looked it up and it was over 900 bucks but that would be a ton of sweet 🌽. Wasn’t that many years ago it was way less than half that. We been buying it at the grocery store and 5 ears or 6 is like 3.99 a pack but it’s good but not like growing yourself.
Just what I needed! The RUclips algorithm got me right today! Btw this guys southern drawl is the best I’ve ever heard, I could listen to him narrate my life and never get tired
Silver King Sweet Corn is a hybrid, white sweet corn variety that matures earlier and is sweeter than its Silver Queen counterpart. Because it is a sugary-enhanced (se) variety, it is sweeter than traditional sweet corn varieties as it has more sugar and less starch. It also will store longer once harvested, usually 5-9 days in cold storage. Silver King also matures earlier than Silver Queen and is one of the earliest corn varieties we carry. Plants produce 7′ tall stalks with large 8.5″ ears. This is a great variety for grilling, boiling or roasting, but also performs well when frozen as cream corn. hosstools.com/product/silver-king-sweet-corn/
@@gardeningwithhoss.Thank you so much for info. I live about 70 miles east of you and trying to plant my corn early. Do I need to wait a little bit longer to plant silver king?
Corn Irrigation Requirements We always recommend using a drip tape irrigation system to grow corn for several reasons. 1. Corn has high water requirements during pollination and during final ear filling. Drip irrigation ensures the plants are getting the right amount of water directly to the root system during these vital times. 2. Corn can become stressed in heavy droughts and improper irrigation during dry periods can increase this stress. Drip irrigation ensures each plant is getting the required amount of moisture. 3. Drip irrigation helps to keep weed pressure down while seedlings are starting to emerge. Overall, the rule of thumb when you grow corn is that corn plants require 1″ - 5″ of water per week while they are growing and only need around 2″ per week once the corn starts to tassel. Depending on your zone, if you have more rain during the summer, be sure and account for extra moisture in your irrigation schedule.
boy howdy i wish our soil here in north Georgia was a good as yall`s down south-er .. a 1 foot square will getcha at least 10 to 15 thumb size rocks. and water melon size quite a it.. but im trying..
Planted painted hill and another type of sweet corn. Got the painted hill started beginning of March in cups, 3 out 4 plants sprouted and are around 4in tall. Planted my second type 1st week of april.
Planted my peaches and cream on south side of house. Planted truckers favorite behind garage and beside the hoop house. Should not cross. I plan to eat peaches cream on the cob and use truckers favorite for my soup canning. Planted 4-14 in TN.
In one revolution of the seed plate inside the seed hopper, the seeder itself will travel 19". So 19" divided by the # of holes in the plant gives your seed spacing.
It's an older sweet corn type with kernels that are not evenly arranged on the ear -- pretty easy to identify if you see it. Country Gentleman is a shoepeg variety.
I have a question before I plant corn. Are some types need to produce more ears than others? I’m looking for big producers for a small garden area. Thanks so much, this is very helpful.
@@gardeningwithhoss Thank you so much. Last year I heard a RUclips mention that they planted a corn variety on the basis of getting at least two to three ears of corn per stalk, which they did not get btw and was disappointed in the outcome. Now I’ll try something new for me. Again, thank you!
Too late for Spring crop, but you can definitely plant a fall crop. Find you first frost date for your zone, go back how ever many days for the corn maturity add about a week cushion for harvesting and you will know your plant date.
I got some Silver King last year that didn't do well, but I think that was due to invasive maple roots. I think I solved that problem, so I'm using what I have left, which is most of the pound I bought. I keep it in a peanut butter jar. I'm planting every other week, so I'll have a continual supply throughout the season. Will it have a tendency to uproot if I plant it in airy, sifted compost/humus?
@@gardeningwithhoss Ah okay, thanks. I guess I'll have to make a mesh collar of sorts from lattice or highway wire then. Thanks for the info! 👍Incidentally, when I looked up Silver King on the Net, your website popped up first, with some good info.
The drip tape helps a ton. When you're not watering the weeds, they don't grow and thrive near as much. Also, hilling the corn helps to suppress the in-row weeds.
I have a method that works, but it is a little unorthodox. I mow the area as low as I can get it to start off. Then I put 3-4 inches of compost over the top of that (you can have a big load delivered for not too much). Then I put down a layer of cardboard, lots of paper works too, and not the glossy stuff. Over the top of that, another 4-6 inches of compost. The few weeds you get can be easily plucked out by hand. Plant your seeds right into the top layer of compost after the cardboard has a couple weeks to get thoroughly wet (or wet it with a watering system). Transplants can go in the same way. The roots will work their way down, but the weeds’ stems will have a hard time fighting their way up. After you have this system established, an inch or two of compost each year is all you need. If you can avoid disturbing the native soil underneath, you won’t bring weed seeds to the top. So don’t dig deep if you use this method. Just deep enough to put in your plants or seeds.
I'm planning my Fall garden and was wondering if this Yellowstone sweet corn would make a good Fall crop if I plant it in late July - early August. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
For years, I have tried planting corn early so I could harvest by July 4 in zone 7b. I can get it up, but it grows slowly until it gets warmer. End result is the corn ends up being ready just about when my other plot, which was planted a few weeks later, is ready. Soil temp will allow germination, but degree growing days or heat units take over to make it grow. Corn or anything else that comes up then sits there a while before taking off is just asking for frost, birds, heavy rain, and etc. to take its toll. You never seem to talk about this, but it's in all the ag literature. What say you?
I agree completely. We have talked about the heat units with corn on our Row by Row show several times. I also alluded to it in the video somewhat. If you're growing it in the heat of summer, you need adequate irrigation because the heat units cause it to grow much faster. And if you don't feed it properly while it's growing so fast, you'll end up with pitiful looking corn ears.
We are in the same zone. I have used clear plastic and got them to germinate but just like you said without that heat later they just sit. Tomatoes/peppers can be the same way. The only way I can get them early is hoop house. We just don't have a warm enough spring around here. Great for peas and lettuce but awful for corn.
I’m in Zone 4b, we plant our heirloom field corn end of May, sweet corn first week of June. Sweet corn will be ready mid Sept (65 day Early Sunglow) due to low soil temps and low GDU at 8500’ elevation in the high desert of Southern Colorado
I have heard of it, but never have grown it. There are lots of great field pea varieties and I would love to carry them all. Sourcing can be tough with field peas. Seems like we can never get enough. They sell out quickly.
@@gardeningwithhoss yea, it seems like there are enough already, just heard about it and there doesn't seem to be much information on them. I'm a fan of the top pick pinkeye, but trying the big boy this year.
For some reason my corn tassels way to early before silk is present. When I do get ears they can be pretty small. Seasonal market stand sellers grow big ears, but they have unlimited water a back yard gardener doesn't. I have been told that I use more water than my efficient neighbors on the water bill.
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I'm 50 miles south in Florida and I plant early SE sweet corn varieties on February 1st. Frost won't kill corn until the growing point moves above ground. In February it's very unlikely to be below freezing for more than an hour or two before sunrise. I'm trying to get it in the freezer before the lubbers and army worms take over. As for varieties, I plant anything SE that has a maturity of less than 70 days. It worked very well in 2021.
Hey Trav, just wondering why you guys dont keep seed plates listed in your tool, that way someone could modify some for the what they need. Example, im going to plant 3 different types of corn, but i need to modify for 2 types. If i could buy a pack i could modify and mark it for later use. Was wondering the same thing about wheel hoe hardware such as nuts and bolts, as i somehow manage to break one this year when i had to tighten it. I know that i can just go to the hardware store, but i do like your products. Let me know
Our Wheel Hoe manual has a hardware list for all the nuts and bolts included. I'm not sure I'm following you on the seed plates. We do provide a list of suggested uses for each plate with the Seeder, but those are relative depending on which variety you're planting.
Here on our homestead, We plant several different varieties. We plant an heirloom OP (like Golden Bantam Sweet) variety for canning/freezing and seed security - and a super sweet for table corn. The grandkids - hands down favorite is Luscious. We succession plant enough for eating ( and sharing) every 2-4 weeks from March thru September. It just wouldn’t be summer without it! I may have been convinced today to try some of your SH corn!
Last year hard fail... planted in-ground and the hurricanes drowned it. This year raised way the heck up planter box I planted Golden Bantam heirloom from seeds of change back of pack says 80-day harvest. I planted today 4-15-21... we will see.
When our weather gets right in a couple weeks I plan on planting some of the Peaches & Cream I bought from y’all this year. Now that you’ve taught me about amendments and irrigation I’m looking forward to plentiful delicious crop this year. This will be my first successful year for corn
Trying corn for the first time this year. Peaches and cream is the one I purchased. Still too cool here on the Tennessee plateau to plant it, maybe in another 2 weeks. Wish me luck.
Temptress is feeding me well. 👍👍 I just harvested in southeast Florida... Its definitely fast. I should have added a little preplant fertilizer with it at planting... but it still produced good after suffering abuse from my from chickens.
Alright! Alright! Alright! I just put my first seed order on Hoss Tools today! I got the Sorghum Sudangrass, Bule Gourds, and and Birdhouse gourds. When you start carrying loofah i'm buying that too. I have raised beds, but i'm gonna turn most of my yard in to Sorghum Sudangrass. Thanks Hoss!
I don't know what day you shot this, but you may wish to recheck the weather. I'm not too far north of you (just south of I20 between Atlanta and Augusta) and we're getting down to 38 tomorrow night with 29 and 30 the next two nights. It isn't a week away, it's just a day away.
First year planting bodacious for me.. I know nothing except how to buy it. :) We have always planted bodacious at my father in laws place. Unfortunately he's no longer with us due to covid so I am trying on my own. Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.
I am planting a precursor to Silver Queen called Luther Hill, and in a later planting I am going with Silver Queen, which is my wife’s favorite. Happy wife, happy life.
Soooo...my problem is I got a bit seed happy on y'alls website and have about 5 different varieties of corn for my modest backyard garden, lol! I did expand a little bit to the opposite side of the yard (as usual...funny how the garden grows every year) 😉. So my plan is to plant one variety on one side and a different one about 3 weeks later on the other side. Hopefully that way they won't tassel at the same time. Then, I'll do it all again, until I've tried all of my new varieties.
Got to see you using the seeder. I am really impressed with mine, especially when planting small seeds. Just planted 160 ft. of beets and 40 ft. of peas. Don't think I was ten minutes planting the beets. Have to wait at least another month to plant corn, still in the mid to upper 20's some nights.
1. I love your tools, but my garden is too small to use them effectively. 2. I enjoy watching what you are planting, but my 9b garden is a little ahead of your planting schedule. 3. Most important, if you are currently doing it, I double check to see if I want to plant it now. 4. Thanks for doing what you do. It is helpful.
I just couldn't get myself together (work)... and the cool weather is coming in tomorrow... so I'm gonna be yet another week before I can plant... it's gonna be the latest I have ever planted corn. I'm planting Eden this year. Grew up on Silver Queen... but unlike Peas (there is only one kind of peas... white acre) I like to switch up my corn. I generally grow one sweet, and one grinding corn.
@Kelly C all those are what we call "English Peas." White Acre is a "field pea" or "southern pea" variety. The local country stores around here will have them, but you likely won't find them at a big chain store.
@@MyTNMtnHome I'm in Zone 8B... about 3 inches from the southern most end in theory... but my weather is VERY similar to Travis and Greg's... which is hard to believe given they are about 80 miles or so north of me as a crow flies.
@@gardeningwithhoss funny story I got off my computer (because school) and my sisters were sitting down and on the table I see SEEDS I was impressed and thought they got it but actually my mom came home from FedEx and left the seeds there she said a co worker gave her the seeds since some boxes do "leak" surprisingly no one picks them up to keep unless it's valuable or there is alot that it wouldn't seem they stole it we got some corn watermelon and tomato seeds Even the peaches&cream corn 😂😂 this makes me wanna try to work in fed ex just for that
I had some corn stocks and sunflowers growing from some squirrel food in the front yard, under a tree...😳 They did get some corn on them, but they were only about half the size they should be. I decided to see if I could grow it on purpose this year. I have a few sprouts, but it has been so long since I've been on my granny's farm that I forget everything I knew about planting corn. I have a decent size back yard that I figured I could try my hand at some new stuff this year. Lol Thank you for posting this video!
I'm tryin to convince my better half we HAVE to plant several rows at least 20 foot long. She thinks 1 or 2 rows will do. So I never plant corn. This year though I'm planting maybe 8 row around 25 to 30 foot long. Silver queen or peaches and cream is what I usually try to buy from local growers. So I think I'm gonna try or of the two, whatever I can find first is goin in the dirt.
Not warm enough to plant her in Ohio til May, but I can't wait to use my new hoss seeder to get some corn in the ground. I was real happy with the American Dream sweetcorn I planted last year, fantastic tip fill and flavor. Also doing a good bit of Jimmy Red for the first time this year.
Hi there im new to your channel ( new kid on the block) enjoyed this video like the seed distributor being in the Southern Arizona desert makes for growing certain crops a little difficult,,, Sweet Corn does Ok,,, i live 30 miles south of Tombstone,,, and a few miles from the Mexican border,,,we have a "theme,,park" ranch,our"tourist can live out their western fantasy's,, dress as their 1880s hero's,, ride horses into the desert ,,,, watch Apache war dancing in original costume,,, night time barbecue around a large camp fire,, beneath the Arizona stars,,,,,,,Ok buddy glad i found your channel,,, subbed and clicked the bell button see you next video ,,,,, Edwin & Lucinda
Previous 2 years we planted seed we received from a loved ones family farm. We had such great success.I only have about 48-50 seeds left soooo.... I really want to plant a 3 sisters garden this year using the rest of that corn seed in her memory. I have it in my heart to grow 8. - 10 mounds of 6 corn stalks, 12 green, variegated and purple pole beans and 4 squash plants including butternut, acorn, pumpkin, zucchini, yellow & crookneck squash & maybe some watermelon. . My plans to join our farmers market or start a small CFA will depend on how this year goes. Wish me luck!!! PS, when we bought this property, the Hoss seeder tool AND blades were left in the barn. It was such a blessing!!!!!
Why don’t you try planting candy corn it will stay good on the stalk for up to two weeks once it’s ready to pick without spoiling Best sweet corn you’ll ever eat
I planted my Temptress corn 3/20. Checked it yesterday and nothing had come up. Got a little worried that it hadn’t been warm enough. Looked today and almost ALL of it is up. Thick. Overnight! Now if I can just keep the possible frost off it this week. Supposed to get mid 30’s! Sheesh...
I’m northwest of dfw area. I just planted a patch of silver king a couple days ago. Supposed to be 37 here tonight then in the 80s after that so it should be popping up quick I’d imagine 😁
@@gardeningwithhoss I will probably get up in the middle of the night and turn an overhead sprinkler on to fend off any frost. That has worked for me in the past. We have two mornings of cold temps this week
I live in Upstate South Carolina and I plant "Incredible" Sweet Corn Variety and do successive plantings based on the growth stage of the last planting. The past two years I planted 10 successive plantings of the same variety and had sweet corn on the table every week from the last week of June to Labor Day. I plant the next succession of planting when the previous planting shows 1 to 2 full leaves, about 125 to 150 Heat Units, which is equal to 5 to 6 days during the summer to spread harvest. I plant 4 rows about 15 ft long for each planting on 30 inch spacing and use drip tape on a sandy loam soil. This has been successful the past 2 years and going to do it again this year. As of right now I have 5 plantings in, with the first being on March 20. I always use treated seed for early planted sweet corn and I generally get a good stand. I am not organic, but am pesticide free, living with the ear worms, just cutting the tips of the ears off. Urea is used for N.
Sounds like you have a great plan.
You have done well in your explanation on how to plant and crop a successful corn. Simple, concise and helpful hints to any body who is looking for guidance in growing sweet or any corn. Thanks brother!
Glad it was helpful!
I heard two Old farmers saying they would plant Sweet corn for their self and for their families like brothers and sisters. One of them said a 50 pound bag of silver queen was outrageous so I looked it up and it was over 900 bucks but that would be a ton of sweet 🌽. Wasn’t that many years ago it was way less than half that. We been buying it at the grocery store and 5 ears or 6 is like 3.99 a pack but it’s good but not like growing yourself.
Im planting early yellow corn 🌽
Good choice!
Yellow stone corn
Just what I needed! The RUclips algorithm got me right today! Btw this guys southern drawl is the best I’ve ever heard, I could listen to him narrate my life and never get tired
3D printer works great for making seeder plates
Need some insight on Siver King Corn.
Silver King Sweet Corn is a hybrid, white sweet corn variety that matures earlier and is sweeter than its Silver Queen counterpart. Because it is a sugary-enhanced (se) variety, it is sweeter than traditional sweet corn varieties as it has more sugar and less starch. It also will store longer once harvested, usually 5-9 days in cold storage. Silver King also matures earlier than Silver Queen and is one of the earliest corn varieties we carry. Plants produce 7′ tall stalks with large 8.5″ ears. This is a great variety for grilling, boiling or roasting, but also performs well when frozen as cream corn.
hosstools.com/product/silver-king-sweet-corn/
@@gardeningwithhoss.Thank you so much for info. I live about 70 miles east of you and trying to plant my corn early. Do I need to wait a little bit longer to plant silver king?
yes, at least one more week
On 12" spacing drip tape, how do you know how long and how often to water.
Corn Irrigation Requirements
We always recommend using a drip tape irrigation system to grow corn for several reasons.
1. Corn has high water requirements during pollination and during final ear filling. Drip irrigation ensures the plants are getting the right amount of water directly to the root system during these vital times.
2. Corn can become stressed in heavy droughts and improper irrigation during dry periods can increase this stress. Drip irrigation ensures each plant is getting the required amount of moisture.
3. Drip irrigation helps to keep weed pressure down while seedlings are starting to emerge.
Overall, the rule of thumb when you grow corn is that corn plants require 1″ - 5″ of water per week while they are growing and only need around 2″ per week once the corn starts to tassel. Depending on your zone, if you have more rain during the summer, be sure and account for extra moisture in your irrigation schedule.
boy howdy i wish our soil here in north Georgia was a good as yall`s down south-er .. a 1 foot square will getcha at least 10 to 15 thumb size rocks. and water melon size quite a it.. but im trying..
Can I soak the 15 0 2 fertilizer that I bought from u all and pour it on my Corn
yes, put it next to roots and not on foliage
@@gardeningwithhoss OK Thanks u
Should I fertilize my corn all the way till I get my tassels
What’s the earliest I can plant sweet corn in Northeast Louisiana?
7 days before the last average frost date
How much does very cold irrigation water effect germination and growth
If it's warm outside, I don't think it matters that much. That water warms pretty quickly.
How cold did you guys get down to last night? We got down to 28.2F in the Wilmington, NC, area. Couldn’t believe it.
Got down to 35 here. Light frost on the ground this morning, but it was spotty.
@@gardeningwithhoss
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HOW CAN I GET INFORMATION FOR THE PLANTER UNIT THAT YOU USED TO PLANT THAT SWEET CORN
THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO
Planted painted hill and another type of sweet corn. Got the painted hill started beginning of March in cups, 3 out 4 plants sprouted and are around 4in tall. Planted my second type 1st week of april.
I’m going to give this Yellowstone a try , will 3 35 foot rows be enough for good Pollination
That'll work! Might want to take a piece of pipe or a stick and help spread the pollen when the silks appear.
Yep!
@@gardeningwithhoss thanks Travis
Best fertilizer do you use for corn and tomato
Chilean Nitrate for corn and Calcium Nitrate for tomatoes.
What happened to merit .why did they stop making the seed ?
Monsanto acquired Asgrow, and they have since discontinued the sale of it.
Thanks- very helpful - much appreciated!
You're welcome!
My sweet corn is get growing win do I now win it ready to harvest in Oklahoma it growing in good
Thanks for watching.
what direction south to north or east to west?
I haven't found it matters if the plot is in full sun. I have some plots planted E to W and others planted N to S. Can't tell a difference.
@@gardeningwithhoss Just wondered because in vineyards it makes a difference to get the sun on all of the plants shining down the row.
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southern Ohio 1st week of April. the last few springs have been cold and wet so april 10 works. watch the weather and role the dice.
Planted mine on 3/15 and it sprouted on 3/24
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Planted my peaches and cream on south side of house. Planted truckers favorite behind garage and beside the hoop house. Should not cross. I plan to eat peaches cream on the cob and use truckers favorite for my soup canning. Planted 4-14 in TN.
👌🏼 great info !
Going with the HossTools variety Serendipity Sweet Corn this season
Good choice! Let us know how you like it.
Where did you get the number 19 when you divide by 4? Is 19 the circumference of the seed plate? When you were talking about seed spacing..
In one revolution of the seed plate inside the seed hopper, the seeder itself will travel 19". So 19" divided by the # of holes in the plant gives your seed spacing.
I want to harvest tiny corn cobs to pickle; when would be the best time to harvest and is there one variety better than another to grow?
I think there is a variety designed for growing the baby corn, but can't remember the name of it.
So what is shoe peg corn?
It's an older sweet corn type with kernels that are not evenly arranged on the ear -- pretty easy to identify if you see it. Country Gentleman is a shoepeg variety.
Ambrosia, Anthem XR ll , and maybe sweetness
I have a question before I plant corn. Are some types need to produce more ears than others? I’m looking for big producers for a small garden area. Thanks so much, this is very helpful.
Usually 1-2 ears per stalk is what you'll get, regardless of variety.
@@gardeningwithhoss Thank you so much. Last year I heard a RUclips mention that they planted a corn variety on the basis of getting at least two to three ears of corn per stalk, which they did not get btw and was disappointed in the outcome. Now I’ll try something new for me. Again, thank you!
Have you ever planted Peruvian corn?
No, we have not
We always plant Illini Super Sweet corn. We’ve tried others, but haven’t found any that we like better.
Is it too late to plant corn?
Too late for Spring crop, but you can definitely plant a fall crop. Find you first frost date for your zone, go back how ever many days for the corn maturity add about a week cushion for harvesting and you will know your plant date.
Just got my corn that I bought from you
I will need to try again, my corn did not make last year
I got some Silver King last year that didn't do well, but I think that was due to invasive maple roots. I think I solved that problem, so I'm using what I have left, which is most of the pound I bought. I keep it in a peanut butter jar. I'm planting every other week, so I'll have a continual supply throughout the season. Will it have a tendency to uproot if I plant it in airy, sifted compost/humus?
Possibly if you get some strong winds.
@@gardeningwithhoss Ah okay, thanks. I guess I'll have to make a mesh collar of sorts from lattice or highway wire then. Thanks for the info! 👍Incidentally, when I looked up Silver King on the Net, your website popped up first, with some good info.
Do you have any videos on how to keep your corn rows weed free?
The drip tape helps a ton. When you're not watering the weeds, they don't grow and thrive near as much. Also, hilling the corn helps to suppress the in-row weeds.
@@gardeningwithhoss thank you for the reply.
I have a method that works, but it is a little unorthodox. I mow the area as low as I can get it to start off. Then I put 3-4 inches of compost over the top of that (you can have a big load delivered for not too much). Then I put down a layer of cardboard, lots of paper works too, and not the glossy stuff. Over the top of that, another 4-6 inches of compost. The few weeds you get can be easily plucked out by hand. Plant your seeds right into the top layer of compost after the cardboard has a couple weeks to get thoroughly wet (or wet it with a watering system). Transplants can go in the same way. The roots will work their way down, but the weeds’ stems will have a hard time fighting their way up. After you have this system established, an inch or two of compost each year is all you need. If you can avoid disturbing the native soil underneath, you won’t bring weed seeds to the top. So don’t dig deep if you use this method. Just deep enough to put in your plants or seeds.
Are they non gmo?
Certainly. We don't carry any GMO seeds.
@@gardeningwithhoss Thanks for the response.
#corn hummmm interesting
Peaches and cream first then about 10 days later I plant ambrosia and if some of the peaches and cream dont germinate I fill in with ambrosia also.
I'm planning my Fall garden and was wondering if this Yellowstone sweet corn would make a good Fall crop if I plant it in late July - early August. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Yes it will
For years, I have tried planting corn early so I could harvest by July 4 in zone 7b. I can get it up, but it grows slowly until it gets warmer. End result is the corn ends up being ready just about when my other plot, which was planted a few weeks later, is ready. Soil temp will allow germination, but degree growing days or heat units take over to make it grow. Corn or anything else that comes up then sits there a while before taking off is just asking for frost, birds, heavy rain, and etc. to take its toll. You never seem to talk about this, but it's in all the ag literature. What say you?
I agree completely. We have talked about the heat units with corn on our Row by Row show several times. I also alluded to it in the video somewhat. If you're growing it in the heat of summer, you need adequate irrigation because the heat units cause it to grow much faster. And if you don't feed it properly while it's growing so fast, you'll end up with pitiful looking corn ears.
We are in the same zone. I have used clear plastic and got them to germinate but just like you said without that heat later they just sit. Tomatoes/peppers can be the same way. The only way I can get them early is hoop house. We just don't have a warm enough spring around here. Great for peas and lettuce but awful for corn.
I am also in zone 7b first year planting corn trying ambrosia ...when do yall plant your corn?
Mid to late May
I’m in Zone 4b, we plant our heirloom field corn end of May, sweet corn first week of June. Sweet corn will be ready mid Sept (65 day Early Sunglow) due to low soil temps and low GDU at 8500’ elevation in the high desert of Southern Colorado
I have been hearing about a "whipper snapper" variety of peas. What is your opinion of this variety and do yall plan on carrying it?
I have heard of it, but never have grown it. There are lots of great field pea varieties and I would love to carry them all. Sourcing can be tough with field peas. Seems like we can never get enough. They sell out quickly.
@@gardeningwithhoss yea, it seems like there are enough already, just heard about it and there doesn't seem to be much information on them. I'm a fan of the top pick pinkeye, but trying the big boy this year.
For some reason my corn tassels way to early before silk is present. When I do get ears they can be pretty small. Seasonal market stand sellers grow big ears, but they have unlimited water a back yard gardener doesn't. I have been told that I use more water than my efficient neighbors on the water bill.
Try planting it on drip irrigation. It's a game-changer for corn.
Where I am, you would be a fool to plant any earlier than June 1, and if you plant that late you are risking frost damage before reaping.
I purchased your Indoor Seed Starting Light Kit, and I am happy with this purchase. It took me a couple of hours to set it up, but there was no glitch. The directions were excellent. I was not familiar with the names of the screws or bolts, but I could figure out what went where. I started two trays of seeds. For the bottom heat, I used an ordinary heating pad from Walmart. I also had the light on during the day to give the seeds a bit of extra warmth. The LED lights were not too hot for that. Thanks for this excellent product. Yes, I would recommend it to a friend.
Thanks for your order Neal. Glad you're enjoying the product.
I'm 50 miles south in Florida and I plant early SE sweet corn varieties on February 1st. Frost won't kill corn until the growing point moves above ground. In February it's very unlikely to be below freezing for more than an hour or two before sunrise. I'm trying to get it in the freezer before the lubbers and army worms take over. As for varieties, I plant anything SE that has a maturity of less than 70 days. It worked very well in 2021.
Hey Trav, just wondering why you guys dont keep seed plates listed in your tool, that way someone could modify some for the what they need. Example, im going to plant 3 different types of corn, but i need to modify for 2 types. If i could buy a pack i could modify and mark it for later use. Was wondering the same thing about wheel hoe hardware such as nuts and bolts, as i somehow manage to break one this year when i had to tighten it. I know that i can just go to the hardware store, but i do like your products. Let me know
Also if you do offer plates i may have missed them
Our Wheel Hoe manual has a hardware list for all the nuts and bolts included. I'm not sure I'm following you on the seed plates. We do provide a list of suggested uses for each plate with the Seeder, but those are relative depending on which variety you're planting.
Yes, you can order any of our plates here: hosstools.com/product/seed-plates/
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I’m interested in your planting equipment do you have sight or catalog for ordering THANK YOU
Plant corn when squirrel's ears are the size of oak leaves.
Plant corn when oak leaves are big as squirrels ears, I heard old timers say,
The chipmunks love what ever variety I plant.
Here on our homestead, We plant several different varieties. We plant an heirloom OP (like Golden Bantam Sweet) variety for canning/freezing and seed security - and a super sweet for table corn. The grandkids - hands down favorite is Luscious. We succession plant enough for eating ( and sharing) every 2-4 weeks from March thru September. It just wouldn’t be summer without it! I may have been convinced today to try some of your SH corn!
Last year hard fail... planted in-ground and the hurricanes drowned it. This year raised way the heck up planter box I planted Golden Bantam heirloom from seeds of change back of pack says 80-day harvest. I planted today 4-15-21... we will see.
We're attempting sweet corn for the first time this year and we're going to plant the incredible variety
That's a great one to try! We hope y'all have a big harvest!
@@gardeningwithhoss with all your help we should get a great harvest
you have now at 8/7/2024
I want sweet corn. Wherr your place
When our weather gets right in a couple weeks I plan on planting some of the Peaches & Cream I bought from y’all this year. Now that you’ve taught me about amendments and irrigation I’m looking forward to plentiful delicious crop this year. This will be my first successful year for corn
You've got this!
Trying corn for the first time this year. Peaches and cream is the one I purchased. Still too cool here on the Tennessee plateau to plant it, maybe in another 2 weeks. Wish me luck.
Temptress is feeding me well. 👍👍 I just harvested in southeast Florida... Its definitely fast. I should have added a little preplant fertilizer with it at planting... but it still produced good after suffering abuse from my from chickens.
I don't even grow corn but sometimes I watch these videos just to listen to him talk lol. Love the accent!
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But if you're ever asked this on a game show.....🌽🌽🌽😊😊😊
@@skylights9646 True! And I'll have to throw in Alright, Alright, Alright with my answer.
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I just put my first seed order on Hoss Tools today!
I got the Sorghum Sudangrass, Bule Gourds, and and Birdhouse gourds.
When you start carrying loofah i'm buying that too.
I have raised beds, but i'm gonna turn most of my yard in to Sorghum Sudangrass.
Thanks Hoss!
Thanks for your order Amanda!
I don't know what day you shot this, but you may wish to recheck the weather. I'm not too far north of you (just south of I20 between Atlanta and Augusta) and we're getting down to 38 tomorrow night with 29 and 30 the next two nights. It isn't a week away, it's just a day away.
@Diana Nazaroff I shot this video on Friday. Sorry for the confusion.
Getting our corn in the garden this weekend in Oklahoma. Trying out Hoss Tools drip tape too👍🏼
First year planting bodacious for me.. I know nothing except how to buy it. :) We have always planted bodacious at my father in laws place. Unfortunately he's no longer with us due to covid so I am trying on my own.
Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. We hope you have a bountiful harvest.
I am planting a precursor to Silver Queen called Luther Hill, and in a later planting I am going with Silver Queen, which is my wife’s favorite. Happy wife, happy life.
Soooo...my problem is I got a bit seed happy on y'alls website and have about 5 different varieties of corn for my modest backyard garden, lol! I did expand a little bit to the opposite side of the yard (as usual...funny how the garden grows every year) 😉. So my plan is to plant one variety on one side and a different one about 3 weeks later on the other side. Hopefully that way they won't tassel at the same time. Then, I'll do it all again, until I've tried all of my new varieties.
Sounds like a good plan!
I planted Burpee Bi'Licious hybrid, Golden Bantam and Miniature Blue Popcorn at the end of February like Greg advised.🙂 They are over 10 inches now.🙂
Wow!
Got to see you using the seeder. I am really impressed with mine, especially when planting small seeds. Just planted 160 ft. of beets and 40 ft. of peas. Don't think I was ten minutes planting the beets. Have to wait at least another month to plant corn, still in the mid to upper 20's some nights.
Glad you like it!
1. I love your tools, but my garden is too small to use them effectively.
2. I enjoy watching what you are planting, but my 9b garden is a little ahead of your planting schedule.
3. Most important, if you are currently doing it, I double check to see if I want to plant it now.
4. Thanks for doing what you do. It is helpful.
Thanks for watching Gary!
I'll be planting Stowell's Evergreen this year.
I’m giving your Glacial Sweet a try this year but it will be a month or so before I even think about putting it in the ground here in central VA.
Definitely let us know how you like it!
@@gardeningwithhoss will do. My cousin is a farmer just south of here. He grew a few acres of it and loved it. Can’t wait to get mine in the ground.
I just couldn't get myself together (work)... and the cool weather is coming in tomorrow... so I'm gonna be yet another week before I can plant... it's gonna be the latest I have ever planted corn. I'm planting Eden this year. Grew up on Silver Queen... but unlike Peas (there is only one kind of peas... white acre) I like to switch up my corn. I generally grow one sweet, and one grinding corn.
@Kelly C all those are what we call "English Peas." White Acre is a "field pea" or "southern pea" variety. The local country stores around here will have them, but you likely won't find them at a big chain store.
@@MyTNMtnHome I'm in Zone 8B... about 3 inches from the southern most end in theory... but my weather is VERY similar to Travis and Greg's... which is hard to believe given they are about 80 miles or so north of me as a crow flies.
We're trying Peaches and Cream this year. The name sounds soooo good!
It is definitely a good one! That's actually our best-selling sweet corn variety.
@@gardeningwithhoss funny story
I got off my computer (because school) and my sisters were sitting down and on the table I see SEEDS
I was impressed and thought they got it but actually my mom came home from FedEx and left the seeds there she said a co worker gave her the seeds since some boxes do "leak" surprisingly no one picks them up to keep unless it's valuable or there is alot that it wouldn't seem they stole it we got some corn watermelon and tomato seeds
Even the peaches&cream corn
😂😂 this makes me wanna try to work in fed ex just for that
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I don't think that you will be disappointed. Love that variety!
@@juliekraft4102 yeah will try
I had some corn stocks and sunflowers growing from some squirrel food in the front yard, under a tree...😳 They did get some corn on them, but they were only about half the size they should be.
I decided to see if I could grow it on purpose this year. I have a few sprouts, but it has been so long since I've been on my granny's farm that I forget everything I knew about planting corn. I have a decent size back yard that I figured I could try my hand at some new stuff this year. Lol
Thank you for posting this video!
I'm tryin to convince my better half we HAVE to plant several rows at least 20 foot long. She thinks 1 or 2 rows will do. So I never plant corn. This year though I'm planting maybe 8 row around 25 to 30 foot long. Silver queen or peaches and cream is what I usually try to buy from local growers. So I think I'm gonna try or of the two, whatever I can find first is goin in the dirt.
Not warm enough to plant her in Ohio til May, but I can't wait to use my new hoss seeder to get some corn in the ground. I was real happy with the American Dream sweetcorn I planted last year, fantastic tip fill and flavor. Also doing a good bit of Jimmy Red for the first time this year.
Good choice on the Jimmy Red!
Hi there im new to your channel ( new kid on the block)
enjoyed this video like the seed distributor
being in the Southern Arizona desert makes for growing certain crops a little difficult,,, Sweet Corn does Ok,,,
i live 30 miles south of Tombstone,,, and a few miles from the Mexican border,,,we have a "theme,,park" ranch,our"tourist can live out their western fantasy's,, dress as their 1880s hero's,, ride horses into the desert ,,,, watch Apache war dancing in original
costume,,, night time barbecue around a large camp fire,,
beneath the Arizona stars,,,,,,,Ok buddy glad i found your channel,,, subbed and clicked the bell button
see you next video ,,,,, Edwin & Lucinda
Welcome to the channel Edwin! Glad you found us.
Previous 2 years we planted seed we received from a loved ones family farm. We had such great success.I only have about 48-50 seeds left soooo....
I really want to plant a 3 sisters garden this year using the rest of that corn seed in her memory. I have it in my heart to grow 8. - 10 mounds of 6 corn stalks, 12 green, variegated and purple pole beans and 4 squash plants including butternut, acorn, pumpkin, zucchini, yellow & crookneck squash & maybe some watermelon. .
My plans to join our farmers market or start a small CFA will depend on how this year goes.
Wish me luck!!! PS, when we bought this property, the Hoss seeder tool AND blades were left in the barn. It was such a blessing!!!!!
Best of luck with your new endeavors Debby!
Why don’t you try planting candy corn it will stay good on the stalk for up to two weeks once it’s ready to pick without spoiling Best sweet corn you’ll ever eat
Good idea. We just added that one to the website this year. I might grow it for my second planting.
Planted corn 1st week of March. Got some 6" already.
I planted my Temptress corn 3/20. Checked it yesterday and nothing had come up. Got a little worried that it hadn’t been warm enough.
Looked today and almost ALL of it is up.
Thick.
Overnight!
Now if I can just keep the possible frost off it this week.
Supposed to get mid 30’s!
Sheesh...
Fingers crossed!
I’m northwest of dfw area. I just planted a patch of silver king a couple days ago. Supposed to be 37 here tonight then in the 80s after that so it should be popping up quick I’d imagine 😁
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I will probably get up in the middle of the night and turn an overhead sprinkler on to fend off any frost.
That has worked for me in the past.
We have two mornings of cold temps this week
@TexasPrepper2 not a bad idea at all.
Duno how much you have but throw a loose tarp over them with a couple sticks to hold up the tarp. Nothing 10$ at a dollar store cant fix!
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