Pulling "suckers" off of corn stalks
Should I remove the small stalks {suckers} that are attached to the main stalk. Some say yes and others say no. Which is it" Thanks
Baltimore County Maryland
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It really depends upon the spacing of your plants. If your corn plants are about 9''-12'' apart, then we recommend pulling off the suckers. If they have more room, they can push out additional ears on the sucker growth.
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