Companion Planting With Corn

Corn is one of the most popular vegetables in North America. It’s easy to grow and produces a lot of food for the space it takes up. You can also harvest corn right after it’s ripened, which means you don’t have to wait until fall like with other vegetables. But did you know that what you plant next to your corn can affect how well it grows? If you plant corn with companion plants that are good nitrogen fixers or help with pest control, then your entire garden will benefit from those additions.

Corn needs plenty of nitrogen, so companion plants should be good nitrogen fixers.

Corn is a heavy feeder, so companion plants should be good nitrogen fixers. In addition to the need for nitrogen, corn also needs plenty of water. If you choose companion plants that need less water than corn, you will be able to save on irrigation costs and maintain a healthy soil moisture level for your garden overall. Corn likes a wide range of soil pH from 6-7 but it does better with slightly acidic soils (6-6.5). If your preferred companion plant is not tolerant of these conditions, consider planting other herbs or flowers instead!

Planting corn with other crops creates a four-season garden.

Corn is a spring crop. It’s planted in the spring and harvested in the fall.

However, you can also plant corn in the summer and harvest it in the fall. And if you leave some of your corn stalks behind to overwinter, they’ll be ready for harvest again next year!

Companion plants for corn should be tolerant of the same range of soil pH that corn likes.

Corn will grow best in soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0, so companion plants should be tolerant of this range of soil alkalinity as well. Soil pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the soil, with higher numbers representing more alkaline conditions and lower numbers representing more acidic conditions (the scale goes from 0-14). The closer you can get your soil to 6-7, the better off your corn will be!

Plant herbs, beans or peas with your corn to help improve the soil and deter pests.

Plant herbs, beans or peas with your corn to help improve the soil and deter pests.

• Plant mint near your corn to repel flea beetles.
• Planting marigolds around your corn will help deter pests like aphids, beetles and caterpillars from attacking it. They also attract pollinating insects that can help keep pests at bay without harming the health of the crop itself.
• Beans are actually legumes, making them great companions for other plants in need of nitrogen-rich soil; they also produce natural insecticides when they’re attacked by pests like aphids or whiteflies!

What you plant near your corn can affect the whole garden.

When you plant corn, you want to make sure that your garden is as healthy and productive as possible. To do this, it’s important to consider the types of plants that will grow well with it. Companion planting with corn can help your garden because certain plants can provide nutrients for your soil or deter pests from attacking your crop. By planning out a companion planting plan before you begin growing your garden, you can ensure that all of the plants work together to create a beautiful environment for both humans and wildlife alike.

We’ll explore some common companion plants for corn below:

• Nasturtiums – These flowers produce a chemical called alpha-terthienyl which repels aphids (tiny insects). If aphids are present on the nasturtiums they will leave them alone after tasting them! This makes them great at protecting other crops like squash nearby from being attacked by this pesky bug problem. Also, since these flowers attract ladybugs (another natural insecticide), they may even come along with them when planted near other crops such as tomatoes or peppers!
• Basil – Aromatic herbs like basil also act as repellents for pests such as mosquitoes; however unlike nasturtiums they don’t attract beneficial insects either so watch out if using these two at once!

Corn is an amazing crop that can be grown in almost any climate. It’s also easy to grow, and you don’t need to worry about spending a lot of time tending to it. The best part is that companion planting with corn can help you create a four-season garden!