Growing Sweet corn, also corn,maize

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06 Nov 10 leah (Australia - temperate climate)
I have planted corn in large raised beds - they plants are now very pale green and haven't grown very much - they were planted about 6 weeks ago in an out Melb suburb. I suspect I planted them too early - any suggestions - thanks.
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02 Dec 10 Sam (Australia - arid climate)
If they're not thriving, try a liquid fertlizer. Organics can work but dissolved conventional fertilizers work faster. If they are pale and weak they might need phosphorous (superphosphate or chook poo, or a soluble fertiliser) or nitrogen (urea or sulphate of ammonia are both soluble and very high in nitrogen, some soluble commercial fertilizers have a lot, chook poo also has some). It might take a week or two to see results.
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07 Nov 10 Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
They might start moving with some warm days and nights. I'm starting mine now - they don't like cold. You could try inter-planting a few more and see how they go and pull out the ones which don't thrive. Also, watering with sea-weed emulsion can help if they are stressed.
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