Sowing corn

sowing corn ( Zea Mays Saccharata )
Crop group: Fruit crops	Crop family : Grass family
Well-known varieties : Golden Bantam (also organic )	Sowing depth: 3 cm
Height : 200 cm	Sowing distance: sow in 12 cm pots
Germination: 21°C / 7-16 days	Planting distance : 70 cm between rows, 20 cm between plants
Growth cycle : 130 days	Plant out when : When the plant is 20cm and night temperatures reach 15°C
Cultivation method : Pre-cultivation: Sow under glass mid-April to mid-May; plant outdoors mid-May; harvest mid-August to mid-September In situ: Sow outdoors mid-May; harvest end of August-September
Location:	Watering:
Good neighbors : Marigold, potato, gherkin, bean, zucchini, pea, cucumber , melon, radish, lettuce, tomato	Bad neighbours : Beetroot , celery (also make sure the crop doesn't cast shadows on vegetables that need a lot of light)
Frost resistant: No	Root system: 45-90 cm
Fertilization : well- composted soil, extra cow manure granules, comfrey manure and universal fertilizer granules	Preferred soil: pH: 6.5-7.5
Dangers and concerns : few
Harvesting and storing : Corn is ready to harvest when the cobs are full and the green shoots at the top of the plant have turned yellow to brown. Check by pulling back the foliage and pressing a kernel with your thumb. If a milky fluid emerges, the corn is ready. The corn is at its best immediately after harvesting. Nutritional information: 100 grams of cooked corn without salt contains: 108 kcal 1 gram of fat 25 grams of carbohydrates 3 grams of protein 3 grams of fiber 3 grams of sugar Vitamins: A and C Other: Thiamine, and Folic acid.
little sun = moderate sun = lots of sun = little water = moderate water = a lot of water

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My name is Tom and I am co-owner of Plukkers.com. I am the father of two beautiful daughters and I have a wonderful wife. When I turned a bare spot in the lawn into a herb garden in 2014, I got a very special feeling inside. I immediately felt that it was not a whim but the start of an irresistible and fiery passion. I wanted to know everything and also wrote down what I learned on my website Moestuinweetjes, which is now called Plukkers.com. I also want to inspire other people to grow their own food. At my house in Wielsbeke is my dream garden with a greenhouse, vegetable garden and a hobby vineyard with 333 vines. In addition to wine, I also make delicious beer at home to occasionally celebrate life in moderation. I toast with you to an exciting, richly filled life under the motto: "Make it yourself!"

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