I'm in zone 9 - east bay California. We have long, dry summers with very warm temperatures.

I planted corn for the first time this year, in a large container - believe it or not! I planted it in April and already harvested the corn. The stalks grew about 5 feet, and I got about 12 good ears of corn. They were only about 7-8 inches each, but the corn was sweet and delicious - perfect rows of normal-sized kernels! I didn't mind the size of the ears at all... I just ate more than one at a time. ;)

So after that successful experiment, I'd like to try again! Is it possible for me to plant a second crop? And if so, can I start from seed or should I buy nursery plants?

I'm also curious to hear from anyone else who has grown corn in a container. I had mine in a plastic half-barrel... about 6 plants in a circle. It got crowded for sure and the corn plants turned quite yellow, but at least I got a decent harvest! Is there anything I can do to prevent the yellowing next time? I tried applying iron... no luck. Tried fertilizer too. And cut back on my watering a few times in case that was the culprit. But nothing helped.

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This is me and my corn (it grew taller than me by harvest time)

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This was the first ear I picked. They were all about this size.