And harvest cucumbers regularly to encourage increased production. This web page gives extensive information on the production of home grown potatoes including variety information, planting information, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and the harvest and storage of potatoes. It also includes a detailed table on several popular potato varieties. The site also contains specific information on common potato diseases and how to control these problems and keep them at a minimum. The site gave several helpful and important hints to the storage of potatoes that can help the home gardener preserve them for an extended period of time.
Corn prefers hot or warm, frost-free weather.
It needs full sun and windbreaks in areas wind is a problem. This enables the plant to start production of the corn ear. Water is recommended at ground level so it does not interrupt the pollination process. It requires lots of water and a rich soil to grow. Plant seeds in the ground from 8 to 10 inches apart in a furrow or trench, then hill plants as they grow.