Planting my first corn rows!

[DawnSuiter]

Well... my daughter, husband & I dug out a 10X5 area approximately, and raked the soil, plus some added brooder bedding, into rows & planted 5 corn plants in each row, only 4 days ago.

They are ALREADY sprouting!! Isn't that crazy? The package says 10-14 days of course, as all do, but 4 days! THATS insane quick. Is something wrong with my corn? Is that even possible????

 

[Grow 4 Food]

No, but what is crazy is the next time it may take them 21 days and it is the exact same situation! Just smile and be glad someone was on your side this time

 

[OaklandCityFarmer]

I'm guessing you have been having some nice warm weather?

That's really the key to germinating most seeds, warm, moist conditions.

Good luck!

 

[blurose]

Here in the PNW, I planted my corn on July 1 and by July 7 it was 2-inches tall. It is now, 7 days later, nearly 6 inches tall, or more. The corn gods be smilin. row

 

[DawnSuiter]

WOW.. That's fantastic!
I wasn't really expecting anything from the planting, but suprise suprise! I'm so excited about the whole thing, I can't wait to double our efforts next year!

 

[Tutter]

Yes, once it gets warm, they go gangbusters from day one, usually. Congratulations!

 

[smom1976]

mine shot up too but now they are stunted at about 3 inches.

 

[Tutter]

When did you plant them, and how is the soil; have you grown in it before in that spot? How's the weather...I would think good for corn, where you are?

Are they getting a lot of water? Have they had any compost or such?