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Corn Cobs Not Filling Out: Nutrient Deficiency Fix

Darren's corn has sparse kernels. Sweet corn is a heavy feeder—needs ~150 lbs N/acre. Apply 50–60 lbs N pre-plant, sidedress balance at 2 ft tall. Plus 50 lbs potash, 75 lbs phosphate/acre (soil test). Stunted corn may not recover. NC State guide: ces.ncsu.edu/hil/hil-50.html (organic sweet corn production).

Fix soil fertility first—corn shows hunger fast.

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