Corn Growth and Development Stages
To improve corn yields, you need to identify the growth stage so you know if you can affect yield by adding resources.
R4-R6
V17-R3
V7-V15
V1-V7
V1-V6
V0-V6
V0
V11-V17
VT-R1
R2-R3
R3-R4
R5-R6
V1-V4
V5-V7
V8-V10
Average Corn Plant
(grown in a normal environment)
Height
8' to 12'
Leaves
15 to 21
Kernels per ear
400 to 600
Kernel row per ear
12 to 16
Kernel mass
280 to 320 mg
Roots
Photos/Illustration: Darrell Smith, B&M Crop Consulting, Inc, Lori Hays
5' to 8' deep
Corn Growth and Development Stages
Lori Hays
Created on September 23, 2022
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Corn Growth and Development Stages
To improve corn yields, you need to identify the growth stage so you know if you can affect yield by adding resources.
R4-R6
V17-R3
V7-V15
V1-V7
V1-V6
V0-V6
V0
V11-V17
VT-R1
R2-R3
R3-R4
R5-R6
V1-V4
V5-V7
V8-V10
Average Corn Plant
(grown in a normal environment)
Height
8' to 12'
Leaves
15 to 21
Kernels per ear
400 to 600
Kernel row per ear
12 to 16
Kernel mass
280 to 320 mg
Roots
Photos/Illustration: Darrell Smith, B&M Crop Consulting, Inc, Lori Hays
5' to 8' deep