Fertilizing corn

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  1. TonyZ

    TonyZ New Seed

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    Hi everyone,

    My corn crop is doing well, and the first ears will
    probably be ready to pick in a week or so.

    I've fertilize the plants twice so far, and I was
    wondering if I should fertilize again this close
    to harvest.

    Any advice would be appreciated :-D

    Tony
     
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  3. carolyn

    carolyn Strong Ash

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    We fertilize once, when the corn is about 8" tall, with a 12-12-12 fertilizer and that is it.
    I would think you are just wasting $$ to fertilize it now.
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    I fertilize three times--at the time of planting and two more times when I earth them up as tyhe plants are growing.

    I do not fertilize after the ears have formed and the tassels have begun releasing their pollen.

    I concur with Carolyn 100% that you would be wasting money to fertilize now.
     
  5. TonyZ

    TonyZ New Seed

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    Caroline and Sjoerd,

    Thanks! That's exactly the information I was looking
    for. This forum is great!

    Tony
     



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    TonyZ New Seed

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    Carolyn,

    Sorry for getting your name wrong. :(
     
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    carolyn Strong Ash

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    Not a problem, Tony, LOTS of people say Caroline. I still answer or respond :D And you are welcome for the info. Ask, and usually someone has and answer.
     
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    TonyZ New Seed

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    Carolyn,

    I too get called many versions of my name: Anthony,
    Tony, Tone, Ant, even "Mr. Z" (my last name starts with Z). I really don't mind what they call me, as
    long as they don't call me late for dinner :p (I
    know, it's an old joke :rolleyes: )

    Tony
     
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    I agree,, don`t waste fertilizer doing it now. After the ears start forming it will not help anything !!
     

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