I start all of my corn most years in 72 cell plug trays. Transplant out when they are about 6 inches tall. This takes about a month in my climate (May tends to be cool), might take less time in a warmer climate, but should give peas enough time to finish and let the corn get going.

Last year, I tried starting a lot of corn and squash by direct sowing, and regretted it, since I lost almost all of the initial planting to squirrels. By the time I got things replanted and out, it was almost July, and our cool summer didn't allow most of it to make it.

Never again -- I'm only going to transplant from now on.

ancfan- your in zone 9, where is it still on the cool side? Mountains? I am in 9b and already have ears of corn on my stalks. IMO go ahead and plant them now, the peas wont be affected by it. there is no danger of frost anymore right?

It;s been unusually cool here in the california foothills, we even had a light frost yesterday. It is usually hot this time of year but we have had alot of rain and cool weather. Even my lettuce is growing good. I think the weather is getting warmer...it's hard to decide what to do, one minute it's cold and rainy then it's warm (75) :/

are you planting seeds or transplants? Ever use wall o waters or similar methods to warm the soil and protect young plants? Does the area you are planting in drain real good or puddle? Puddle obviously is bad unless you are planting rice?

lol, no puddles, the drainage is really good :), I will be planting the corn by direct seeding, I just can't believe our weather. I still have seedlings on the porch.

I'm in Placer County and still have peas and lettuce and broccoli going strong taking up all my garden space as well. I think I am going to get my fourth flush of broccoli this week.

Anyway--I tilled up a new bed LOL for corn and peppers just to get them into the ground.

What a weird CA spring. And more rain possible early next week. . .

Sharon

Hi sharonann1, yes, it's been crazy (the weather) I would have to rent a tiller :( I had my corn in this time last year. My brocolli has been done a couple of months ago. Do you plant your winter stuff in the fall like me? I still have peas, lettuce, carrots, swiss chard, garlic, onions d and shallots, still in, more rain? I hope it's a warm rain. I'm in Amador County :)