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Sweetcorn Block Calculator — Wind Pollination Layout

Plan sweetcorn block planting for proper wind pollination.

Minimum 3, ideally 4+

Minimum 3, ideally 4+

How We Calculate This

Total plants = Rows x Plants per row. Block dimensions are calculated from spacing in all directions.

Seed count includes 50% extra to account for germination failures and thinning (sow 2 per station, thin to the strongest).

Yield estimate assumes 1.5 cobs per plant on average, which is typical for UK-grown sweetcorn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are estimates based on standard gardening guidelines. Results may vary with soil conditions, climate, and plant varieties.