[saminfl]

I have a gardening question. I live in the Florida panhandle and for the last 2 years I have tried to grow corn in my garden. I get stalks about 2 or 3 feet high and tiny cobs. I planted the seeds about 1 and 1/4th inch deep and about 1 foot apart. I have a drip watering system. The garden is on the north side of my house/yard. Any ideas how I can do better next year?

[JustaDumbBlonde]

When did you plant?
What were the temperatures when the corn made a tassel?
Did you feed any nitrogen?

[Red_Devil 232]

Have you had your soil tested for nutriments and pH? A pH of 6.0 to 6.5 is ideal. Corn also needs a lot of full sun. Does the north side of your house get at least 8 or more hours of sun?

I am sure some our gardeners who are successful at growing corn will and can help out.

[tubebender]

Corn needs Nitrogen and lots of water. Fertilize when you plant and then every 3 weeks or so and dig down to check soil moisture in 3 or 4 spots to make sure the roots are getting what they need. Do you know the variety as there are types that grow short plants and are early maturing...