What Causes Planting One Corn Seed And Two, Three Or Four Stalks Come Up. Will They Produce Ears Of Corn? Should I Cut Away The Ex

Question

tra stairs? Never had this issue before.

Answer 1

This is quite common with modern corn, and many of the heirloom cultivars. These are called "tillers" and are similar to "suckers" in other plants.

These are common to all grass species, including corn! They will produce, and they will act as part of the plant, as long as the growing season is long enough. There is no real reason to remove them.

Here is an article that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/corn/removing-suckers-from-corn.htm