Q&A – How do you keep corn from blowing over?

Question:
How do you keep corn from blowing over?
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Answer:
While it is impossible to guarantee that corn will not blow over there are several things you can do to lessen the chance of it happening. UT Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner says you can orient the rows so the wind blows down the rows. You can also mound dirt up around the exposed roots to strengthen them.
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