[EBH]

I bought Sweet Corn seed this past winter. Thought I’d plant it in the spring around a few of the home garden beds. I haven’t planted it yet as it says soil temps need to be above 70F. Sort of had decided not to plant it. Now, reading this article etc., I guess I’ll go ahead and add a few rows behind the garden beds. Was going to do it for fun, but maybe now for real harvest corn.

[P8riot]

We've had 70F soil here in Virginia for almost a month, but not much rain. We live on 7.5 acres and only plant a (very) small portion of that, but I got 6 bushels of sweet corn last year, and we didn't have any rain to speak of. This year it has been more normal, and with three crops I expect to break the 10 bushel level.

Another thing I am pondering for next year is leasing small garden plots on my property. We have lots of friends and co-workers who tell us that the only thing that is keeping them from gardening is their lack of space. I was figuring on 200 to 300 sqft plots with a nominal monthly charge for watering, and a percentage of the harvest. Got to think about it a little more.