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01 Oct 16, May (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I think you can plant before December during spring already, as soon as the danger of frost has passed. Also, if you are planting more than one variety, it is best to do so a few weeks apart so they don't mature at the same time, because they cross-polinate between species.

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17 Mar 20, A (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

I only have a small home garden. I generally start planting my first batch around more d Sept and the every 6 to 8 weeks thereafter. If my first batch was planted in September , my sweet or green corn is harvested in Early Jan or Feb. I plant pumpkins in between the rows and when the corn is about shin high I interspace with climbing green been. The pumpkin protects the corn roots and the beans provide nitrogen.

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29 Aug 16, Rod ( Sydney ) (Australia - temperate climate)

i have been monitoring the soil temperature for a couple of weeks and it seems to be above 12 to16 degrees most days , sometimes in the early 20 I measured the soil temperature at 25 mm below ground level , seed sowing recommendations the seeds went into the ground today and as we speak the sprinklers are on should come up in 2 weeks , fingers crossed I followed the 3 sisters format as close as I could , my beds are not 5 feet wide

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17 Aug 16, isa eksteen (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Ek soek inligting oor watter cultuvar ekbkan plant in die oos vrystaat. (I'm looking for information on what cultuvar ekbkan plant in the eastern Free State)

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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?

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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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24 Jul 16, Ritshep (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

Dear Sir, i have planted papaya trees in my yard. They are organic & flourishing very well . People got amazed when they see our papayas, they look different from south african pawpaws. They are very sweet & juicy, have also smaller trees growing. I also planted brocolli, lettuce, carrots & spinash. My challenge is not having enough space to grow all these bcos am now planning to plant sweetcorn, watermelon, spanspek or canrteloupe & pumpkin. I need mentorship & somyeone who can help with a land to lease or make partnership to expand business. Your advice & help will be much appreciated.

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16 Jul 16, Rob (Australia - temperate climate)

Greg, I'm at Albion Park NSW 2527. Can you better explain the 3 sisters method of growing corn and beans? When you say, '2mx2mm squares', how many corn plants and bean plants should I put in per plot? Also, distance apart, etc. Do I plant the corn and beans at the same time? Would it work with corn and snow peas as well? The more detailed your response, the better..... Thanks for your help, Rob.

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20 Jul 16, Chris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Plant the corn first, as suggested on the packet, in a grid pattern, so the top flower head will fertilize the corn which grows on the side of the stalk.when the corn is about 20 - 30 cms high, plant climbing beans between the corn, and train them with a twig to grow up a corn stalk. Once the beans are up plant a small vining pumpkin, like butternut,so it doesnt keep growing outside of the area. This keeps the soil covered and cool for the corn and beans. Water by putting it down between the leaves, to keep powdery mildew at bay.A handful of dry chicken manure spread around the corn and beans will help as the corn is maturing. Pick beans carefully, and help pumpkins by fertilizing female flowers with males, due to the lack of bees. Good luck

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30 Jul 16, Rod (Australia - temperate climate)

I am about to plant my corn using the three sisters format do a google on three sisters garden , a good read after reading this entire post here , not the three sisters site I think I may wait till the warmer weather soil temperature is about 9 degrees in the morning and 12 degrees midday in Sydney

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