Are you a fan of the game Farmville and always wanted to have your own seasonal crop of candy corn? - I don't play, so don't get exited. I'm not going to be your neighbor ;0) Do you or a loved one have a sweet tooth? Have you ever wondered how fresh, organic candy corn tastes compared to the over-processed stuff you buy in the market? Believe me, there's nothing better than fresh picked candy corn! In this Instructable, you will learn the proper climate in which to grow this treat, watering intervals, and other useful planting tips so you will have "sweet" success with your crop.
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Find a seed catalog that specializes in rare seeds. Candy corn seeds are a little pricey because of their rarity and should run you about $8.00 for a dozen.
No matter where you are located, the best time to plant is from the beginning of October to about mid-November.
Start with some good, rich, fertile soil that drains well.
Sow the seeds at a depth of 1/2 inch, spaced about 6 inches apart, then water.
No matter where you are located, the best time to plant is from the beginning of October to about mid-November.
Start with some good, rich, fertile soil that drains well.
Sow the seeds at a depth of 1/2 inch, spaced about 6 inches apart, then water.
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sandgurl
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Nov 3, 2011. 10:04 PMReplyReally Neat! I'll have to keep this in mind for parade season next year. Love it!
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LAWNMUSIC (author)
in reply to Nov 3, 2011. 10:17 PMReplyThanks! A lot of people really liked it on Halloween.
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Some Dork
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Nov 1, 2011. 12:32 AMReplyOh wow, these are awesome. Love the "plant the seeds" step. ;) This is a great idea for a project with the kids next year.
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Some Dork
in reply to Nov 1, 2011. 12:37 AMReplyWhoops, also meant to ask: Did you sand them again after painting with Drylok? When I've used that for other things, the surface was grainy. :(
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LAWNMUSIC (author)
in reply to Nov 1, 2011. 7:08 AMReplyThanks for the kudos. You obviously could sand them if you wanted, but I didn't feel it was necessary.
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turbobug
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Oct 28, 2011. 6:22 PMReply
Thats cool, I'm going to make them next year. Think i will use green duct tape to attach the leaves. The should glue with pvc glue.
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lmnopeas
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Oct 28, 2011. 5:14 PMReplyLove this!
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ChrysN
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Oct 28, 2011. 3:49 PMReplySo that's where candy corn comes from. Nice!
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Flintlock
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Oct 28, 2011. 2:29 AMReply
Nice build!
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LAWNMUSIC (author)
in reply to Oct 28, 2011. 2:41 PMReplyThanks!
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mikeasaurus
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Oct 28, 2011. 9:44 AMReplyNeato! Don't forget to enter this in the corn challenge.
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LAWNMUSIC (author)
in reply to Oct 28, 2011. 2:41 PMReplyThanks for the heads up. Didn't see that contest.
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