Sweet Corn usually produces 1-2 ears of corn per stalk. Corn is a heavy feeder, requires full sun and plenty of water to generate crispy and tasty kernels. Specific “Baby”-corn varieties are available that yield six to ten small ears per stalk.

How many corn cobs do you get per plant?

One corn plant, given adequate growing conditions, will produce between two and four ears of corn. Early varieties produce fewer, while later-maturing types produce slightly more.

How many ears of corn can you get per stalk?

Each plant requires 3 square feet of space to produce from one to two ears of corn per stalk. Crowded corn will only produce one ear, while two ears will grow on stalks under optimum growing conditions.