Corn Stalks Blown Over

[gil1]

This is my first garden, and I'm not sure what to do. They are not completely hitting the ground but close to it. I tried standing one up, but it just made the roots more flimsy. Are they a goner, or will they bounce back up? Should I stake them and prop them up? I assume there was a huge wind today. Thanks.

 

[TX300mag]

They'll straighten back up on their own!

 

[LA man]

i normally pile a little dirt/mud around the base of the stalk and pack it down after i stand it back up

 

[wlf89]

they will usually straighten up unless they are broke

 

[gil1]

Good deal. Thanks.

 

[catman529]

If they aren't broken, they should find a way to fix themselves while strengthening the supporting roots that come out of the bottom of the stem. Plants can sometimes be more resilient than we give them credit for.