How to Plant Ambrosia Corn

Wait for warm weather before planting. Frost will kill your ambrosia corn crop, so wait until the temperature of the soil warms up and there is no danger of frost. In general, the end of May is a good time to start planting ambrosia corn. You can repeat the planting process three weeks after the first planting, which will stagger the growth of your crop and provide a lengthier harvest.

Choose your planting location. Ambrosia corn thrives in the sunlight, so choose a piece of land that receives a healthy dose of sunlight. Also, a square-shaped piece of land will support strong growth because it produces a short stack of side-by-side rows of corn, which is more effective for growing corn in comparison to one long row.

Cultivate and fertilize the soil. Use a plow or spade to break up the soil. Mix in compost or manure with the soil to provide nutrients and then gently level the soil with a rake.

Measure your rows. Mark out the number of 4-foot-long rows available in the soil, leaving 2 1/2 to 3 feet of space between each row. The stacked, short rows support the pollination process and yield a stronger crop.

Plant the seeds. Dig a shallow, 1-inch hole with your fingers and drop the seed into the dirt. Replace the layer of dirt over the seed and pack it down with your hand. Plant the next seed 4 to 6 inches down the row.

Water your crop. Keep the soil moist, but do not overwater. Ideal soil is moist but retains its fluffiness and is not soggy to the touch.