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Re: Sweet corn questions

I think you could probably get away with a 4x4 plot but an 8x8 would work 
fine. A couple of good early varieties are Precocious and Extra Early 
Illini. I grew Kandy Kwik last year and will be planting it at two 
intervals. I was really impressed with it's performance. Nice sized cobs 
 that filled out nicely and people begged for more. I know they have 
different varieties in the states but you are not that far from me. FWIW
 
STACEY VANDENBURGH wrote:
> 
> Hello!
> Now that leaves on the oak tree are nearly the size of a squirrel's ear, it is
> time for me to think about planting sweet corn. I would like to plant both an
> early variety and a late variety in the same 30 x 40' garden. The questions I
> have are:
> 
> What is the smallest block of corn I can plant and still get a good
> ear set? A few years ago, I planted 5 15' rows and got way too much sweet corn
> all at once. I was wondering if I could plant it in 8 x 8' block.
> 
> If I do choose an early variety and a late variety, can I plant these blocks of
> corn side by side? Or should I separate them?
> 
> Finally, can anyone recommend some varieties? I really like "butter and sugar"
> corn. TIA
> 
> Stacey V
> Rochester, NY
> Zone 5-6

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