How to Grow Sweet Midget Corn

Gardeners who are short on space don't have to go without summer corn. Sweet midget corn is a space-saving variety that can be grown in containers or in rows. Midget corn ears range from 4 to 6 inches in length when mature. Midget corn also comes in multicolored varieties for those who want Indian corn for decoration.

Shovel
Potting soil (optional)
Container (optional)
Midget corn seeds
Mulch
Balanced fertilizer

Instructions

- 1
  Turn the soil with a shovel to aerate it. Remove rocks, twigs or debris. Make rows for the corn to ensure proper pollination. Gardener's Network suggests planting four rows of corn that are 4 feet long. Fill pots with potting soil if you're growing midget corn in containers.
- 2
  Poke 1-inch deep holes in the ground every 4 inches. Place one corn seed in each hole. Cover the holes with soil. For container corn, plant the corn at a depth of 1 inch and leave 4 inches between seedlings. Planting in rows isn't necessary for container corn.
- 3
  Water the corn until the soil is saturated. Water daily for the first week.
- 4
  Apply all-purpose fertilizer every two to three weeks to encourage plant growth. Follow label instructions for fertilizer dosage.
- 5
  Water corn deeply when the soil dries out.
- 6
  Add a 3-inch layer of mulch to the soil to keep weeds to a minimum and retain moisture.
- 7
  Harvest midget corn when the silky tassels dry out.

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