The table can be used if a processor does not provide specific recommendations. Lime and Fertilizer Maintain a soil pH of 6.5-6.8. Do not plant adjacent to sweet corn or other crops where insecticides are used that are harmful to bees. Plantings usually are made from May 15-20. Plant seed at 0.5-1.5 inch depth, depending on soil moisture.
Most growers adjust planting depth so that seed is placed in moist soil.
Seedcorn maggot can be a serious problem during stand establishment especially during cool wet springs. Pollination Local bee populations can be variable, resulting in poor cross-pollination, lower yield and poor fruit shape. Provide one bee colony for every 50,000 plants. A needs two colonies for every acre. Delay introduction of the colonies until 3-7 days after the appearance of the first bloom.