Corn Corn 1.
Corn is pollinated by wind-borne pollen.
Planting corn in blocks rather than in long rows makes it easier for the plants to pollinate one another during tasseling. This is not necessary although experienced gardeners feel removal of the suckers will result in larger, high-quality ears. The suckers should be snapped off while they are small. Most sweet corn varieties on the market today will mature between 60 to 90 days after seeding. Maturity rate will vary greatly from year to year and from season to season depending on temperatures.