Growing Sweet corn, also corn,maize

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07 Aug 16 Yvonne (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I have been given lots of dried corn from bird mix Can I grow them? I mainly want them for bird and guinea pig food.. If so, when do I plant them in South Australia and what distance apart?
14 Aug 16 Chrostopher White (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Yvonne, I am inQld Childers and have grown corn that lasted us a year. The temp here is spring 15-18 min to max 27- 30. Your seed should be viable, worth a go, good luck
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