Hmmm... that seems to be the consensus. I can't believe you are all out-voting Kay! I think I'll try what Liz mentioned and shake the stalks a bit when it's time, then let you know how it all comes out. Alice seyfried@oclc.org > -----Original Message----- > From: Allen and Judy Merten [SMTP:jbmerten@swbell.net] > Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 1998 3:39 AM > To: gardeners@globalgarden.com > Subject: [gardeners] corn pollination > > Hi Alice, > I don't hand pollinate either like George and I also get full > ears. > It is better to plant Sweet corn in blocks instead of long rows. The > blockier plot of corn will pollinate better. > > Allen