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| How many seeds do I need? I have rows 90 feet along about 3-4 feet wide. The rows are spaced about 1-2 feet apart. I am thinking of doing 3 rows. So what size of package should I buy, and what should I do in those rows to fertilize it for Garlic in the fall? I understand Corn eats lots of Nitrogen. |
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| I use 10-10-10 to fertilize, I plant my corn about 10-12 inches apart so you would need about 90-100 seeds per row. |
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| Be sure to plant it in blocks rather than long narrow rows for best pollination. Would also suggest staggered plantings rather than all at the same time. I use blood meal for the 2 staged supplemental side dressings needed. But I also plant on 6" centers so would plan on 200 - 250 seeds per row and thin if needed to avoid spaces that don't germinate.. Spacing can be adjusted depending on if you are planting by hand or with a seeder. As for garlic - do you really plan to plant 90 foot rows of garlic? If you use the normal 6-8" spacing that's a LOT of garlic! Dave |
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- Posted by stuffradio SW 8A BC (My Page) on Tue, May 20, 14 at 1:00
| Thanks for the Corn suggestions. I am considering using one of those manual wheel seeding things. It has two wheels, a chain on it and a place for the seeds in the middle. For the Garlic, I'm growing to be able to sell it. I have 400 plants growing right now, so I should be able to get 2000 max next year. |
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