San Diego: Corn size about 50% less

arlinek · July 14, 2009

This is our 3rd year growing Sugar Dots corn, which we like very much. We've normally grown them very successfully in two long rows - I know, not the "best" way. Soooo, this year I told DH to plant in three long rows for better pollination. We normally just fertilize when first planting from seed and then no more, but with great success and full-size ears nevertheless. This year, however, planting in three long rows, the corn ears are much shorter than ever before. Most of the ears are 1/2 the normal length, some even a little less than that. And only a sparse few 2nd ears whereas previously we've often had a 2nd ear with only TWO rows at that. Any guess why this has happened? Still tastes good but just so small. No bugs to speak of. Thanks.

arline

July 14, 2009	#1
arlinek Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 37	San Diego: Corn size about 50% less This is our 3rd year growing Sugar Dots corn, which we like very much. We've normally grown them very successfully in two long rows - I know, not the "best" way. Soooo, this year I told DH to plant in three long rows for better pollination. We normally just fertilize when first planting from seed and then no more, but with great success and full-size ears nevertheless. This year, however, planting in three long rows, the corn ears are much shorter than ever before. Most of the ears are 1/2 the normal length, some even a little less than that. And only a sparse few 2nd ears whereas previously we've often had a 2nd ear with only TWO rows at that. Any guess why this has happened? Still tastes good but just so small. No bugs to speak of. Thanks. arline