You don't do a lot, really, other than keeping it watered and weeded. Most experts recommend earthing up the stems slightly which encourages more roots and makes the plant more stable, especially if it's a tall variety.
If you are growing just a small block of them, shaking the tassels when they are open will help the pollination of the cobs underneath which means cobs which are properly full of kernels.
You don't do a lot, really, other than keeping it watered and weeded. Most experts recommend earthing up the stems slightly which encourages more roots and makes the plant more stable, especially if it's a tall variety.
If you are growing just a small block of them, shaking the tassels when they are open will help the pollination of the cobs underneath which means cobs which are properly full of kernels.
17 Jun, 2010