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- The sowing of sweetcorn: What is important?
- The right time
- Let the seeds soak
- Prefer or sow directly?
- Which location and row spacing are necessary?
- Tips
Sweetcorn can be preferred at home or sown directly in the field
The sowing of sweetcorn: What is important?
Growing sweetcorn is also worthwhile in a small style for those who either want to use it themselves or feed it to livestock. Sowing is not child's play - if you ignore some points, you have to expect that the cultivation goes awry.
The right time
From the end of March, sweetcorn may be preferred in pots. If you do not prefer sweetcorn, but sow directly, you should wait until no more frost is expected. This is the case according to the rule of the peasants in May. The soil should have warmed up to at least 10 ° C.
Let the seeds soak
The seeds of sweet corn, which are capable of germination for 5 years, should be pre-swollen for 8 to 10 hours before sowing. Use warm water for this. After swelling, the seeds are ready for sowing.
Prefer or sow directly?
If you want to play it safe, you prefer the sweetcorn at home:
In direct sowing, the seeds are best covered with foil after sowing. This speeds up the germination process and reduces the risk of frostbite. Remember: Sweet corn should always be sown in at least one double row, so that the flowers can pollinate each other later!
Which location and row spacing are necessary?
Sow or plant the corn in a full sun. This plant is particularly in need of warmth and needs for the rapid growth and ripening of their fruit a lot of sunshine. Optimally, wind-protected layers are suitable.
A distance between the rows of 60 to 80 cm and from plant to plant of 30 to 40 cm is recommended. The floor should have the following characteristics:
Tips
Do not sow the sweetcorn too early! Wait until there is no frost. If sweetcorn is sown and then it comes to temperatures below 5 ° C, it freezes quickly.