Look, these giant paintings, which cover several acres, are actually mazes of plants, and they serve as a new kind of play place, attracting many visitors to experience the feeling of being lost.
Across the United States, more than 400 pieces of corn are said to be turned into mazes each year by happy farmers. Although the paths in the maze are so orderly and regular, no one has ever taken a helicopter to check them out during the construction phase. So, how does such a grand project ensure accuracy? The secret ingredient is nothing else: imagination, mapping software, and GPS!
It can be said that the construction of corn maze is a combination of agricultural technology and creative design project, the core process can be divided into the following steps:
1. Site selection and planting
Land preparation : Choose a flat field with rich soil suitable for corn. Given the complexity and latency of the maze, the area may need to be more than 2 acres.
Sowing corn : Planting corn to ensure that the row spacing is consistent, laying the foundation for later maze path planning.
2. Theme design and path planning
Creative theme : Combine farm features and popular culture to design mazes, such as “butterfly”, “Snoopy” and “Minions”, etc. The plant maze is especially suitable for changing themes each year to attract visitors.
Digital mapping : Draw the maze path through professional software, reserve the main route, branches, dead ends, checkpoints, etc., to increase the challenge. We need to map the maze coordinates to the field GPS coordinates.
3. Maze molding
Mechanical cutting : When the corn grows to 50 cm to 1 m high, use a large lawn mower equipped with GPS device to cut out the path according to the design drawing to form a clear channel.
Manual retouching : manual adjustment of detailed areas (such as pattern edges, checkpoint markings) that cannot be handled mechanically.
Weeding treatment: Spray herbicides along roads to prevent plant regrowth.
4. Interactive elements are implanted in
Puzzle system : Set answer points, or game missions, in the path.
Night Mode upgrade : Add light fixtures or provide flashlights to create a mysterious atmosphere.
5. Operation and maintenance
Plant care : prune corn branches and leaves regularly to prevent paths from being covered by natural growth.
Safety measures : set up emergency exits, watchtowers and staff patrols to ensure the safety of tourists and emergency exit.
6. Key technical highlights
Professional software +GPS: Map the maze design to the actual field accurately.
Drone monitoring: large mazes are usually photographed by drones to monitor the maze and visitors’ status in real time.
Sustainable design : After the corn is harvested, the straw is used for animal feed or compost to achieve resource recycling.
Through a combination of scientific planning and creativity, corn mazes transform farmland into immersive playgrounds, becoming a popular fall experience for kids . For each farmer, it’s not just a matter of more revenue, it’s also a matter of great visibility and accomplishment. Everyone can get pleasure from the maze practices.
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