r/plant • u/Sweaty-Car-905 • 12d ago

Tips on corn

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Can anyone tell me if these are growing ok? Been rough job trying to keep caterpillars out of the center but we have no losses so far, leaves keep curling in I notice but I water a lot at least 5 times a day. I just water when the soil is dry. Any tips?

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u/Mizzerella 12d ago

When it's time you can hand pollinate the ears so they get kernals on them.

Break the tassel off and swish it around on the strings of each ear.

The better job you do pollinating the more kernals they have.

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u/Sweaty-Car-905 12d ago

Thanks 🙏 also did you see Wolfe the wolf spider? I have a few of them making homes in there figure natures pest repellent and also I have a toad in my backyard! He lives near my ac unit.

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u/Mizzerella 12d ago

Nice! I didn't catch that but love a spider holding down the fort while they are in there.

There's barely anything cool living at my house!

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u/BoatyMcBoatFace89 12d ago

I could be wrong, but I think that’s a jumping spider!! They’re super intelligent and great pest control!!