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Silver Queen Corn Pollination: Plant in Blocks, Shake Tassels

Poor kernel fill on ear tips indicates inadequate pollination. Plant corn in square blocks, not single rows. When tassels shed pollen and silks emerge, walk rows each morning sharply patting stalks to release pollen for a week.

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