Corns and calluses are hard or thick areas of skin that can be painful. There are things you can try corn and carrots ease them yourself.

Check if you have a corn or callus You mostly get corns and calluses on your feet, toes and hands. If you have diabetes, heart disease or problems with your circulation, do not try to treat corns and calluses yourself. These conditions can make foot problems more serious. See a GP or foot specialist.

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Treatment for corns and calluses A GP can check if you have a corn or callus. Referral to a podiatrist on the NHS may not be available to everyone and waiting times can be long. You can pay to see a podiatrist privately. Common causes of corns or calluses Corns and calluses are caused by pressure or rubbing of the skin on the hands or feet. Learn tips for creating your most beautiful home and garden ever.

Marie Iannotti is a life-long gardener and a veteran Master Gardener with nearly three decades of experience. She’s also an author of three gardening books, a plant photographer, public speaker, and a former Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulture Educator. Marie’s garden writing has been featured in newspapers and magazines nationwide and she has been interviewed for Martha Stewart Radio, National Public Radio, and numerous articles. Julie Thompson-Adolf is a Master Gardener and author. Sweet corn is a fast-growing annual that is planted in spring and grows through the summer.

It is ready to harvest about three months after planting, but early varieties can be ready in as little as two months. Plant sweet corn in the spring after all danger of frost has passed. The soil temperature should be at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Starting seeds indoors is not recommended, as the seedlings don’t take well to transplanting. The ideal planting site should have rich, well-draining soil and lots of sun.

Container growth is also an option for the smaller varieties. Because corn grows fairly tall, make sure not to plant it near other shorter crops that it might shade out. Plant the seeds about an inch deep with a spacing of 8 to 12 inches apart. Rows should be 30 to 36 inches apart. Plant in blocks of at least 4 rows rather than a single row to allow proper pollination. Corn typically can grow without a support structure, as long as you plant it in a spot that’s fairly sheltered from strong winds.

To grow well and have the ears fill out, corn needs a spot that gets full sun. That means at least six hours of direct sunlight on most days. The soil should be loose and loamy with a slightly acidic to neutral soil pH. Heavy soils can inhibit corn’s fibrous root system. Water regularly, especially if you notice the leaves curling and when the cobs begin to swell.

Around an inch of water per week should suffice. Sweet corn prefers temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It won’t germinate in cold soil. In cold climates, you can cover the soil with black plastic to help it warm quickly in the spring prior to planting.