No not corn.
I spotted a vegetable grower planting today in Poag area in Madison County. I could not see what they were planting, but looking at the pattern I suspect watermelons. The melons were being transplanted into holes in black plastic mulch. The black will absorb heat to keep the ground warm. A clear plastic cover on top of the plants will let sunlight through and hold the heat in. Does this sound like a lot of work? It does to me. There were at least a dozen workers in that field doing everything by hand. Why go through the trouble? In the Midwest, local growers who can get a jump on the competition can get a premium for their fresh vegetables that come in early. 4th of July watermelons are a big seller. Some vegetable producers are also using a high tunnel system to get a jump on the season.
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