Sweet corn is the taste of summer in Illinois. Growing it fresh in your backyard is simple, fun, easy, and it might even be profitable! Learn how to grow a successful sweet corn patch during this lunchtime webinar with Talon Becker, commercial agriculture specialist,PhD.
Becker will also scratch the surface of sweet corn genetics and what has changed over time. If you want to grow sweet corn or are just interested in knowing a little more about this summer classic, then please join Extension for this Zoom event.
Topics of Discussion:
• Introduction to Sweet Corn
• Site Selection and Soil Preparation
• Planting Guidelines
• Care and Maintenance
• Harvesting Sweet Corn
• Why Save Seed?
• Pollination and Isolation
• Selecting Plants for Seed
• Harvesting and Processing Seed
• Storing Seed
Once you have registered, you will receive the link to the Zoom event.
