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Article: Corn.(growing corn)
- Article from:
- Countryside & Small Stock Journal
- Article date:
- March 1, 1999
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Sweet corn is easily grown and much enjoyed. The same can be said about field corn.
As with wheat, growing corn isn't as difficult as some people think. If you've enjoyed some success with sweet corn, you can expect the same results with field corn.
Like wheat, corn is a member of the grass family. Unlike wheat, it is native to the Americas. Depending on the variety, it can reach heights of three to 15 feet.
Corn's geographic range is substantial. It was a staple food in Mexico at the same time the Pilgrims reportedly ate Indian corn in Massachusetts. Some varieties of sweet corn can mature in as little as 65 days, although 75-85 is more ...