Thanks for the reply! Truckers Favorite is an OP corn that i’ve seen under ‘sweet’ and ‘dent’ in various catalogs. It was cheap by the 1/2lb bag at the co-op. I’m thinking of 2-3 50ft rows, max. Mulching them and watering with soaker if necessary. As soon as they silk spraying with mineral oil or sevin or something.
The potatoes were some i’ve got that are sprouting. Bag I forgot, naturally! Was thinking that if I planted them I’d at least get *something* maybe. I might still do that. The alternative is just tossing them in the trash.
Now I just need to fix a rabbit problem. Ate ALL my sweet peppers. Next year we’re planting them near the dog or inside the fence altogether. We await Hassenpfeffer season with great relish now! (i WILL get the peppers back in trade mr. rabbit!)
I would not spray any kind of oil until pollination is complete. The silks do not need a barrier between them and the pollen that falls from the tassel. JMHO
Is there any way you can plant your corn in a more compact block rather than two 50 foot rows as You will get better pollination in a block. I have seven 12 foot rows of sweet corn this year...