Hobbies And Interests
Maze Plan
As with designing any attraction, the initial planning stage is crucial to success. The designer must decide how many acres of land will be used for the maze, with type of corn will be grown, and if there will be any other obstacles or structures inside the maze. Once these general ideas are decided, the planner can use a computer program or other drawing method to plot out the actual paths of the maze. Making a maze too hard or too easy can ruin the attraction, so planners are careful to strike a good balance.
The Corner Field
With the design ready, the farmer is tirelessly preparing the soil, fertilizer and corn seeds. Usually, the farmer plants corn in two opposite directions to ensure a dense alignment of stalks so the walls are thick. When the corn is about a foot high, a tractor equipped with a global positioning system is used to precisely cut the maze design through the field. Once the path has been cut, weed killer is spread over the path to prevent the corn from growing in the maze.
Maintenance
As the corn continues to grow to the full stalk height, the maze must be maintained so that weeds and rouge stalks don't interfere with a clear path. It's also important that the maze paths be widened so guests can fit without rubbing against the corn.
Decorations and Theme
The final stage before brave people are allowed to wander the corn maze is to put up decorations or theme the maze as desired. This also involves putting wooden or hay entrances and exits as well as any signs desired throughout the maze's interior.