Growing corn for a fenceline.

[Zarezhu]

Hey all, I'm currently setting up a spot for 99 1/2 yard holes. The property is just under 30 acres. There are 2 neighbors that would have a view of the garden (they're a good distance away, though).

Instead of throwing up a fence, I was considering growing a row of corn on the two sides that are visible from the neighbors property.

I'd estimate 150-200 feet of fenceline/corn would be needed.

Would 1 row be enough, or do I need to do multiple rows? It doesn't need to be an impenetrable barrier, just something that makes it much less visible. And can I just run a soaker hose down the length of the row, up against the stalks? I'd rather not spend a large amount of time working the ground and making mounds so I could flood the row. I want to make watering simple.

 

['Boogieman']

I can tell you I used to grow in cornfields guerilla style in Indiana and I would only grow 1-2 per spot and still had trouble concealing them once the corn turns brown in September. I grew the earliest strains I could find so if your growing later blooming strains they will definitely stick out in October unless you grow very tall corn.

 

[WilliametteWilly]

Corn likes to be top watered. It enjoys high humidity. Most industrial corn farms use sprinklers. There are probably better hedges to use.

 

[Oedipus]

Green giant

Green giant

I've been thinking of using the Thuja Green Giant as a barrier for the garden.. Just got to find enough for cheap haha.

 

[Valley Mike]

3 rows each side would do. I've done this before and it's a great privacy option.

 

[rolandomota]

Yea i had a similar idea with American giant sunflowers they grow to 15 feet but again you need weed that finishes late august to late sept and plant now

 

[jtk707]

I would plant the corn then throw some more seeds in a couple of weeks later . That way you have corn growing longer . And the corn fence will be greener longer . Good luck