[DelaWhere]

>>>Tedious work, planting that sprouted corn, one kernal at a time, but worth it when you finally get to eat it.<<<

I had always heard that corn didn’t transplant well at all, so being the stubborn person that I am, I planted 144 (2 trays) and have put them out - they are doing great!

Going to have to extend that cold frame next year, or finally get the half greenhouse moved up to the South wall.

It is nice to see 6” corn this early...

Oh, correction to our temps...... They are now calling for 37º tonight... Hope your garden makes it as I know it will be colder up where you are.

[upcountry miss]

I have been experimenting on a small scale for a few years now. A few years ago, when I had my pick your own bouquet business strictly as a hobby, I joined a local gardening group which published a quarterly paper full of useful hints. One hint stated that cold didn't much bother corn after it was sprouted but it wouldn't sprout til soil temps were above 60 degrees so from that, I started planting 4-6 kernels in individual cells. Then I tried clumps in cardboard flats. Now, I just strew corn on wet newspaper, cover with plastic, and if it is in a warm spot, within 2-3 days it is sprouted enough to plant. Much easier than if it is in soil, but still a back breaking chore.