Doesn't matter how close you plant as long as you give it enough food and water. I planted my corn plants less than 2 inches apart. They do make smaller ears but theres a whole lot more of them.
We actually went the other way...we are using a lower seed rate than we used to...better stalks, no lodging, no burnt out spots in the hills in a dry season and 180-220 on the hills on a wet year...why would I plant at 40k and expect 0 bu an acre on a dry July or August...all those extra seeds are then weeds...this is corn gardening at a macro level...congrats on your plot results...love seeing 300bu on any field. Especially on a field where the inputs are half or a third used here...
Check out this ultra high pop 60 inch corn. with diverse cover crop in between. R Educed weed pressure, reduced evaporation, increased water infiltration reduction in fungus, and reduced run off. Fall seasonal grazing, and increased beneficial insects, and soil life.
@@squarebilt yeah but even as a American I Hate It like its completey useless America is the only one who does that its way easier to just switch what everyone is using
