Late Corn Planting Usually Results in Faster Corn Development

Chad Lee, Grain Crops ExtensionPlant and Soil Sciences, University of KentuckyCorn planting in May will germinate, emerge, grow and develop in warmer temperatures compared to corn planted in April. Two critical stages of growth for early season management of corn are at growth stage V6 and V8. The growing point normally moves above ground on V6 corn (corn with six visible collars). If possible, N