Just Say No to Abuse Declaring War on Terrorism. Nothing compares to harvesting your own fresh corn on the cob during summer. Sweet Corn is a type of grass whose ancestor is teosinte. Corn or maize is the more commercial strain, where sweet corn obviously is sweeter.
Corn is a shallow rooted hungry feeder requiring ample moisture.
Either light or heavy well drained soils are suitable. Collect and dry your own seed from a non-hybrid variety or purchase seed from a reputable source. Plant in clumped rows rather than single rows to ensure adequate pollination. Plant corn in car tires during winter or to avoid a late frost. Place a tyre with others around it on the ground.