Lewis Farms actually “borrows” the corn seeds from a nearby dairy farm. The plowers clear the paths so smoothly that there is no growth to worry about.”Īnd what happens to the corn after the maze season ends? As the corn stalks grow, the shade they create prevents any sun from hitting the plowed areas preventing weeds from growing.
“After that, maze maintenance is a cinch. They use a grid map to plow up the designated maze paths, and the maze is created. The plowers know that each row on the grid is equal to a row of corn. The computer program converts rows of corn onto a grid. The field is sectioned off and a computer-aided design program turns a chosen design into a really big reality. When the plants are around 4-5 inches tall, plowing starts. To start, the entire cornfield is planted normally. A sure-to-be-a-hit summer movie or big anniversary, such as the recent 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, are common corn maze themes. Planners consider what themes will be popular that coming summer and fall.
The planning process begins as early as January when the new year is evaluated for any upcoming events. First They Plant, Then They Plow the Maze
To find out what goes into creating corn mazes, we asked the folks at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo to clue us in. So, corn mazes… they don’t just grow that way now, do they? Obviously, a lot of planning goes into creating intricate mazes over acres of cornstalk-filled land. Corn Maze FAQ: How Are Corn Mazes Created?
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