Corn Seeds

Growing corn in a home garden is rewarding and surprisingly easy with the right variety and care. Here’s a complete guide to help you get started with corn seeds for your home garden

🪴 How to Grow Corn at Home

1. Planting Time:

• Best sown in warm season (February to July in most Indian regions).

2. Space & Location:

• Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily).

• Plant in rows in garden beds or large grow bags (min 12–18 inch depth).

3. Sowing Seeds:

• Soak seeds for 6–8 hours (optional for better germination).

• Sow directly in soil, 1–2 inches deep and 6–8 inches apart.

• Maintain at least 2 rows for proper pollination.

4. Watering:

• Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and cob formation.

5. Fertilizer:

• Enrich soil with compost or vermicompost.
  

✅ Tips for corn cultivation

• Corn is wind-pollinated – plant in blocks rather than a single row.

• Mulch to retain moisture.

• Watch out for pests like corn borer, aphids, and cutworms – use neem oil spray as needed.