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I use a garden tractor and Troybilt Horse tiller. What are you wanting to know?

That would be a fine all around mix. Corn is a heavy nitrogen feeder though. You will want to give it extra N.

I buy urea (46% N) and 6-24-24 and blend my own mixes. For corn, I till in fertilizer...

I tilled up some more of my yard last fall for more garden space this year. I started about this time of year for the initial tilling. There was lots of small grass clumps on top when I was done.
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I am a little late on this discussion, but I'll give my thoughts anyhow.

I agree with everyone else. For now, with your small space, rent a rear tine to break ground and find a cheap front tine...

If you use air conditioners like most people, they will produce quite a bit of water. In hot weather our central ac has produced 15 - 20 gallons per day.

I will start with questions. Do you have a rototiller, and if so what kind is it? If you don't, how are you going to turn the soil? How soon after turning the soil will you be planting? What type of...

I have no experience with this, but for a small area like you have, this may work. http://mantis.com/home.asp

Stihl also has tiller attachments for their big weedeaters.

I have a 17 year old...

As far as hand tools go, I use a regular garden hoe and rake. I have a big garden and I use a Troybilt tiller to do most of the work.
I agree with geefrank. A sharp tool saves a lot of work.

I thought Jack grew beanstalks not cornstalks. :D

Most of my garden consists of corn and green beans. I do not water those unless there is an extended dry spell. I have a large garden (I planted almost 4 lbs of each kind of seed) and if the plants...