2nd side dressing for sweet corn (Giving extra fertilizer to sweet corn) – Growing corn from seed
How to grow sweet corn in the ground cultivation. Last time, I did the first fertilizing when the sweet corn was about 40cm (16 inches) tall. About 20 days have passed since then. This time, I will fertilize the sweet corn for the second time. (Corn growing tips, 2nd side dressing for sweet corn.)
The second fertilizing (2nd side dressing) time for sweet corn is when the tassel appears. Soon, the ears of corn will start to grow, and it’s the time for pollination and fruiting. The sweet corn plants have grown tall and need more nutrients. Make sure to fertilize well so they don’t run out of nutrients.
The first fertilizing for the sweet corn was in early June.
https://www.vege-try.net/en/additional-fertilizer-for-corn-e...For sweet corn fertilizing, use the same spot as the first time : between the plants. Since we made a cut in the mulch during the last fertilizing, do the same now. Use chicken manure (recommended fertilizer for corn) like before.
The amount of fertilizer is the same as last time. Add 20g (0.7 oz) of chicken manure to each spot. Insert the trowel about 10cm (4 in) into the cut and place chicken manure in the widened gap.
Add only the needed amount of fertilizer. Don’t use too much. Too much fertilizer can cause pests, diseases, or unbalanced growth. Be sure to use the right amount.
After additional-fertilizing, water the chicken manure and cover it with soil. We water the fertilizer, chicken manure, to help the soil microorganisms. (For microorganisms, moist fertilizer is easier to decompose.)
Make sure to bury the fertilizer in the soil. If the fertilizer is left on the surface or on the mulch, it can attract pests with its smell.
With this, the second fertilizing for the corn is complete. (2nd side dressing for sweet corn is done.)
Following is the video for how-to. English subtitles are available.