What Is A Corn Maze?

By Iva Cannon


There are lovely things that can be created outside using nature with just a little bit of skill and imagination. A corn maze is a great example of design and nature meeting to create beautiful designs when looking down from above, but also providing fun and entertainment from the ground. You are bound to have lots of fun making your way through a maze, and mazes like this have become huge attractions for tourists over the years.

The largest of these mazes is located in California in an area called Dixon. This particular maze was featured in the Guinness World Book of Records in 2010. However, in Ohio in an area just outside of Dayton, there is a location known as Adventure Acres which is home to a maze of just over sixty acres and almost nine miles of trails within it.

The planning of such mazes prior to execution is hard work. A farmer must not only think about the design of the maze itself, but also the elements that will make the design work to its fullest potential. The stalk's height and strength will play a major part in the final outcome, and as such, the right hybrid of corn must be selected. It is also important to cut the stalk properly on the inside where the walkways are to be made, to eliminate unwanted regrowth.

Stalk rotting is one of the most common diseases that can occur, which can drastically affect the outcome or desired result. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including poor fertilization and issues with moisture. There is a particular time of the year to plant for this type of project, as opposed to planting crops for grain.

Mazes can be fun for all ages. There are many different kinds to provide hours of entertainment for families and individuals alike. Children will love finding their way out of daytime mazes. These are usually about nine feet high when the weather permits. Depending on the size of the maze, kids can spend a good half hour to and hour making their way through. There are even other fun features like solving clues and puzzles along the way. This is perfect for a children's birthday party at the right time of the year.

For teenagers, the exact same activity is made even more fun when done at night. A group of teens can experience the thrill of exploring a maze in the dark with only flashlights to guide them. Again, there could be puzzles or riddles to solve along the walkways to add an extra twist.

Another option for a visit to one of these sites is a haunted version. This type is definitely not for younger children. However, it makes for a wonderfully thrilling experience for adults and is definitely something different to try. This would be a great way to incorporate a murder mystery or Halloween themed event.

Across the pond in Britain, the mazes are called maize mazes. There are quite a few of them in the eastern region of England. Farmers offer day trips for families and tourists alike, and there are often other fun things included in the visit. Families can enjoy hay rides, pony rides, petting zoos or even just have a picnic in a designated area. This is one way that farmers are able to make a supplemental income.




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