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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 14, 2015
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    There are some cultivators that can grow up to 8 ears of corn per plant!
    My research did not show the average ears per plant of your variety, but here is a link with more infomation.
    Enjoy the bumper crop!

    http://extension.illinois.edu/veggies/corn.cfm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 15, 2015
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    Yellowing leaves generally indicates a watering issue, either to much or to little.

    Sweet Corn does have a shallow root system so I would add another watering. Every 3 days, but certainly increase if the temps are above 85 degrees or the soil is drying to much between waterings.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/corn/grow-sweet-corn.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 16, 2015
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    It is likely a watering issue. In temps above 85 F., they need to be watered more. Most plants require at least 2 inches of water weekly. To ensure they are getting enough, use drip irrigation or soaker hoses. This article may help (though it's for xeriscape areas, as far as watering anything in the garden, it would be the same principles): https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/irrigation-systems-for-xeriscape-environments.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 22, 2015
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    This happens due to poor pollination. Corn needs to be planted in a certain pattern (side by side rows) and conditions need to be right at pollination time (not too hot or too rainy) for best pollination. If the pollination is poor, you will get spotty kernel growth.

    In the future, just to make sure that you get the best production, you may want to hand pollinate your corn. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/corn/corn-pollination-how-to-hand-pollinate-corn.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 23, 2015
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 24, 2015
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    A number of things can lead to yellow leaves. This article can help pinpoint likely causes: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-leaves-turn-yellow.htm

    For more corn specific reasons, look toward cooler temps, wet soils, or nutrient deficiencies (a soil test can help determine this).

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 26, 2015
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    Here is a link that explains this issue on corn.

    https://www.agry.purdue.edu/ext/corn/news/timeless/TasselEars.html

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