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Title: Side shoots on Sweet Corn is it normal?
Post by: dingerbell on June 30, 2006, 16:45:49

This is only my second year growing Corn but all of my plants (Lark F1) have developed side shoots at the base of the main stem. Is this normal and should I remove them? Thanks...Just steamed a plate of Red DOY for tea and couldn't resist. Now they're all gone. Better go and dig some more before the wife gets home. :)

Title: Re: Side shoots on Sweet Corn is it normal?
Post by: Mrs Ava on June 30, 2006, 16:59:23

Tis normal, no don't remove them. I believe if you are lucky, you will get a few extra cobs on them.

Title: Re: Side shoots on Sweet Corn is it normal?
Post by: cleo on June 30, 2006, 17:59:09

Perfectly normal and if you earth upthe plants soon they may grow to provide cobs

Title: Re: Side shoots on Sweet Corn is it normal?
Post by: OliveOil on June 30, 2006, 20:58:58

Oooo I'm growing the Lark too and yes mine have side shoots!

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