Growing corn yourself will give you the sweetest, freshest ears, and all you need is a sunny spot. Growing corn in your garden isn’t difficult with warm weather, lots of sun, and plenty of space.

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Growing corn in your garden isn’t difficult with warm weather, lots of sun, and plenty of space. Sweet corn (Zea mays) is a fast grower, developing tall stalks with bright green leaves. One corn plant ...