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Fixing Broken Corn Stalks & Yellowing in Raised Beds

Stalks snapping mid-height = wind or raccoons. Pale/yellow stalks = nitrogen deficiency. Corn is a heavy feeder.

Fix: Side-dress high-N granular fertilizer at planting, knee-high, and silking. Stake or fence against wind/critters. Deep, consistent watering. Full sun essential.

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