Wind: Pollination

Beyond looking at the temperature and precipitation, the wind is also an important component of corn production. Most varieties of corn need to be grown in blocks of at least four rows. Each plant is typically spaced 4 to 6 inches apart, while the rows are about 3 feet apart from one another. The reason behind these precise math practices is because the wind pollinates corn. The tassels on the plant create pollen, which is carried by the wind to the silks of other corn plants. If the silks become pollinated, a kernel will develop.

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