Corn requires rich,well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8., fullsunlight and one inch inch of water every week. Avoid watering from above, as it will wash away the pollen. Fertilize with 1/2 strength nitrogen fertilizer andfoliar feed the plants with a balancedfertilizer when they are 8 to 16inches, and when tassels appear. Ensure that the rootzone is damp as the corn ears mature. seeds 1 to 2 weeks after the last frost, when the soiltemperature reaches 55 to 60 deg F. Treat the seeds withseed treatment prior to planting. Plant field corn in40-inch rows with plants spaced 15 inches apart. Plantsweet corn with 6 to 8 inches between plants and 25 to30 inches between rows. Plant popcorn and ornamentalcorn as you would sweet corn. depth will depend on the time of year and availablemoisture . Early in the season, plant sweet corn at1-1/2 inches and field corn at two inches. As the soilwarms up and moisture decreases, plant a little deeper. Late plantings of sweet corn should be made three tofour inches deep. Weeds can be aproblem almost immediately after planting. Mulch betweenthe rows right after planting to reduce weeds growth. Mulch between plants when they reach 6 to 8 inches