Can I Grow Sweet Corn in a Container? Absolutely!

Don't have the space or time for in-ground sweet corn? Wondering if you can grow sweet corn in a container? The answer is yes! You can absolutely grow sweet corn in a container if you follow these tips for sweet corn success!

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00:00 Intro
00:20 Container Size
00:36 Potting Medium
01:09 Filling Containers
01:22 Planting
01:38 Pollination/ Spacing
02:13 Water
02:47 Fertilizer
03:55 Picking at Peak Maturity



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[PP-xmgx]

This is great, gives me confidence to try growing them in containers. Very comprehensive video!

[forqueenandcountry]

I’ve grown sweet corn in containers this year and had a really good crop 5gallon containers 3 seeds per container 5 containers over 30 ears of corn. All had two ears and two had three 👍

[annierothman]

My first time planting corn in containers. Wish me luck.

[SusanG]

My grandpa was a midwestern corn farmer. I live in Brooklyn. Can’t wait to try this next season!

[bjohnson]

I was thinking about putting corn in containers. . .and now I see this. Perfect timing. Thanks.

[clemu]

I'm planting tomorrow in 25 gallon cloth bags so I'm soaking up what first hand knowledge I can. Great info, thanks.

[bonitaz]

I'm doing this. My daughter is ready to learn. We've got the pots & seeds just waiting on warmer weather

[rafika]

This year, I grew corn in a 20 gallon grow bag for the first time, and it has been amazing. All th18 seeds germinated and my cats ate half, finding them absolutely irresistible. Of the remaining 9, 8 grew to 7 feet and sprouted ears and tassels. A couple have more than one ear, which I did not expect. Thanks for explaining how to know when to harvest. I didn't have a clue!

[sisyblade]

I just planted my first corn seeds in 5 gallon buckets. 3 plants per bucket, 6 buckets. Lets seee how it goes. Love the video.

[xxcarolmariexx]

I just received my corn seed today from Gurney, gotta have it is the name of this corn seed. I have a ton of 5 gallon growing bags but I think that I will get a couple of 20 gallon and someone suggested using a kiddie pool. That sounds like a good idea as well. I am 75 years young so planting in the ground, for me is very difficult so I will do it like this! I hope tomorrow morning it's a good day for gardening. Carol

[barbarajacks]

I'd given up...but this is encouraging to make me try again thx B-Lynn

[wrclb]

I live in Dallas Georgia and i plan to grow corn and other crops in containers for the first time. Eventually im goingto have a land a landscaped terraced garden built in my backyard. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[bdifferentbook]

First time, praying for a good harvest 🙏🏾

[SashasGarden]

I just brought 12 10gal grow bags for my sweet corn...I know you said nothing smaller but that's what I have right now. So we'll see🌽🌱 Great video. Thank you

[brooksbaby]

So glad I found you. NEW subscriber from SC. Ordered my seeds, gurney fertilizer and 20 gal pots. Can't wait to get my seedlings start and get to planting. You are wonderful and very informative for newbies like me. So excited to add this to my small garden

[alicewhitley]

Thanks for the video Jenna. My corn is looking good so far. I like the tip about mushroom compost.

[ilhemachourbouakez]

I tried growing corn in containers last year for the first time..I was very happy eating my own corn and I will definitely try it again this year

[waynekitchen]

Jenna; I just started growing corn this year after watching your YouTube channel... Awesome video and straight to the point...I will send pics of the corn when they come up and I hope I can be able to text you if I have any questions or problems about the corn and thank you so much for everything 😎✌️.... Jacksonville Florida...

[Godisincontrol]

Excellent 😊
I really enjoyed this post 🎉 Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏

[envstewardbereshith]

I use mulching to reduce watering and it works well. Save water and work load.