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Watering in newly plantd sweet corn
Just planted my sweet corn and wondering if I need to water it in or wait for rain. Its over 400 ft. of rows and don't really want to use city water?
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- sweetiepie
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Well, my mom always said to water seeds right after planting even if you think it might rain. But ND usually has really good soil so too much would just drain away. I would water especially if you have no immediate plans to water in the future. The longer the seed sits there not germinated, the more time critters will take off with it. Squirrels, gophers, birds, worms, bugs, etc.
- jal_ut
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I reckon everyone's ground and climate is different. Here May 5 is planting date for corn. I work the ground in the fall and than when time to plant, just go plant. No, I do not water it. Put it down about 2 inches deep and let it be. I have never had it sprout and then die. Rain or no.
One thing that I think helps is to walk on the row after planting to press the soil down and make good contact with the seed. This will also help to conserve the moisture that is in the soil.
One thing that I think helps is to walk on the row after planting to press the soil down and make good contact with the seed. This will also help to conserve the moisture that is in the soil.