How to Grow Sweet Corn in Kentucky

Plow with a garden tiller or hoe a block of land at least 4 by 4 feet after the first frost and when the soil temperature is at least 50 degrees F at planting time. Plow into the soil organic compost at a 10 to 20 percent ratio of compost to soil.

Gather the soil into rows of mounds approximately 1-1/2 inches tall. Space the rows of the soil mounds 2 to 3 feet apart.

Poke a small hole 1 inch deep into the soil mound with a finger or wooden rod. Insert two seeds into the hole. Gently cover the hole with soil. Create more holes along the row every 2 feet until the end of the row. Fill all of the holes with seeds and cover them.

Water the rows when the soil feels dry to the touch at a depth of 3 to 5 inches. Water enough to moisten the soil throughout..

Fertilize the corn every two weeks when it begins to flower. Feed the corn an organic fertilizer such as 5-10-10 or 12-12-12. Follow the label instructions for dosage details.