Why did my raised bed corn grow two feet tall, then die?

This is likely either a nutrient or watering issue. If there is not enough nitrogen in the soil the corn will die. In raised beds, nitrogen can easily wash out of the soil leaving the corn nutrient deficient. Also, too much or too little water can affect corn.

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