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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.
Corn is a warm-season annual that is best planted after the soil temperature reaches 60Â°F, usually two or three weeks after the last frost in spring. Corn planted in cold, wet soil is unlikely to germinate.Corn grows best in air temperatures from 60Â° to 95Â°F.Corn can take from 60 to 100 days to reach harvest depending upon variety and the amount of heat during the growing season.dd aged compost to the planting area before planting. Add aged compost to the planting area the autumn before planting. Planting time. Corn is a tender, warm-season annual that is best planted after the soil temperature reaches 60Â°F, usually 2 or 3 weeks after the last frost in spring.