Microsoft Word - Local Station Phone Numbers.doc Author: mcwilliams Created Date: 6/10/2009 5:57:44 PM
You should fertilize corn when planting and late in the growing season. More Info: Assuming the soil pH is unknown, when initially planting corn till into 100 square feet of soil 3-4 pounds of a commercial fertilizer such as 12-12-12. As soon as the plant has reached a height of 16-18â high side dress the plant with additional fertilizer at a rate of one tablespoon per hill. Fertilize the soil not the plant and water deeply. The best way to tell exactly how much fertilizer and/or soil amendments you will need is to have your soil tested.
Some examples are shown below. Preparing the Seedbed More than 80 percent of Tennessee field corn is grown in no-till systems. No-till land is usually firmer at plant-ing and harvest and allows corn to be planted on sloping ground that is normally subject to erosion.n addition, row cleaners set too deep can create air pockets, which reduce seed-to-soil contact. Where a conventional seedbed is used, fields should be tilled at least two weeks before planting to allow cover crop or vegetation to decompose.