| My Silver Queen corn is forming rank suckers on each side of the main stem at ground level. I am inclined to want to remove these suckers. Is there anything to be gained by the removal of this vegetative growth? |
| It isn't a good idea to cut the suckers or side-stems from corn stalks. You may damage the roots. The suckers actually serve as anchors to the stalks, helping keep them upright if the tassles become waterlogged and a strong wind blows. There's really nothing to be gained by removing the suckers and they won't harm production, so why not leave them to grow? |
