I almost grew corn┃105 Day Time-lapse

I think this was the 4th try of growing corn and i still didn't succeed. The plant started to drop its pollen 2 weeks before the corncob was ready to be pollinated. I tried storing the pollen but it looks like it didn't really work out. I should have had a few other corn plants as backup from where i could have gotten fresh pollen.
But this just means i have to try again later :)

Happy new year!

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[Couldhavebeensomeone]

Corn needs almost black very high nitrogen soil to grow to the size we see in stores, it also needs a lot of stimulation as it's self pollinating, so putting a fan in the room works to replicate the wind. These things are generally why its best to grow rows instead of just one for optimum results. Theres also blue and desert varietals that are easier to grow and maintain as small crop.

[gfif]

it's very relaxing to watch how a small seed grows into a big plant. thank you❤❤

[whisperzzar]

Corn is one of those plants that dont self pollinate very well, you need multiple plants in a small area to get good cob growth. If im growing in small scale pots usually 9 plants in a square will suffice. They also wind pollinate, not via bugs.

[TheCatAteMyShoe]

I live in rural Kansas and I'm surrounded by fields that rotate between corn, soy and milo. I love watching these plants grow. The farmer right across the road from me is so punctual that I can almost sync my watch to his fields.

[SpiritOfTheHeretic]

I had the same experience trying to grow it indoors. The pollen is mostly released before it is ready to receive pollen, so planting numerous stalks near each other is crucial. Different growing rates provide the best chance for pollination from the other stalks.

[nastasia.dobrova]

For better pollination of corn they not only grow several plants together in one line, let's say, standing 25-35 cm from each other but also in 2 or better 3 rows. So there should be a little "forest" of corn. Great task to handle :) Thank you for being a magician of planting. I learn a lot!

[MJBaked]

Could we get a tour of your studio one day? It would be really interesting to see how you are managing growing all these different plants for long periods of time. Thank you!

[tessiepinkman]

Happy new year! :) Beautiful way to end this one! Hope everyone will have a wonderful evening and a great new year!

[f.k.b.]

The way the tassel grew is well beautiful is the only word I can think of

[spiderdude]

Corn is some of the most nutrient demanding crops you can possibly grow. This DEFINITELY needed fertilizers added as it grew. Also, the corn stalks get pollinated primarily by wind making the pollen fall on the corn silk. If you’re indoors, there’s minimal air flow, pollinate it by hand in that case.

[pinlight]

You should try the “three sisters”: corn, beans, and squash planted in the same spot, usually (but not always) in a mound. Typical method for First Nations groups such as the Anishinaabe. There are videos here on what order to plant them in. The corn and beans planted together create a full protein while each plant provides a benefit to the other 2.

[KE-yqeg]

My neighbours grew corn in their front yard in a downtown city. It was a sight to see. I didn't think it was possible for some reason.

[MountainDo]

Well I have learnt a lot about growing corn from the comments on this video!

[gabrieleriva_bboykappside]

I happen to work in some corn fields at summer, if I can't find any other job. The task is kinda complex at first but it's all about getting used to the habit: manual breeding. The corn plant makes the male flowers mature first and the female hair for second. So, since the wind is the main pollinating factor, the cobs are covered first to then be uncovered when it is time, so both parts are mature.
This is done because we have to do same plant breeding, putting pollen of the same plant to the same cob, because of seed replication, to maintain their purity. Normally this would be useless, for a corn field already provides the number for this process to happen naturally. However, if you only have one plant in a confined space, you have to do it yourself.

[gus]

Kiitos! 🌽 Looking forward to the next attempt! Hyvää uutta vuotta! 😎✌️

[DanKoning]

I love your channel—the editing and visualization is *always* amazing. But; this time I had to laugh when the camera panned back [1:38], and displayed what appeared to be "Charlie Brown's" version of a corn stalk. 😂 Great try though. Happy new year and thanks for an amazing 2023—looking forward to what's ahead in 2024. God bless.

[BiggMo]

I always like seeing him harvest the seeds from other fruits … missed that on this video

[MMMmyshawarma]

Try taking a whiz once or twice a week into the pot, that's the easiest free way to supplement nitrogen for the plant. Do a comparison with controls and other fertilizers.

[ShadowzGSD]

still awesome to watch, i also read the description so i understand what happened so have no need to ask questions 🤣

[kushclarkkent]

"I almost grew corn" Story of Summer 2023 for me! I was devastated when mine stopped growing and died!