Growing Sweet corn, also corn,maize

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08 Nov 10 Mel (Australia - temperate climate)
My corn is growing well, I have noticed that there seems to be roots showing at the base of the stalk, should I build the soil up?
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29 Jan 12 Bryan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Mel, the roots you refer to are not feeder roots, they are mainly to stabilise the plant stalk.
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10 Nov 10 Sri (Australia - temperate climate)
The secret with corn is to keep them warm they dont like cool soil so get some straw or some mulch and cover the roots up that will keep them warm but also allow for good drainage so the roots dont stay wet and start to rot.
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