Posted 6/20/2022 20:26 (#9714053 - in reply to #9713955) Subject: RE: What is V8 growth stage in corn?
NC Iowa
The first 5 collars sluff there leaves off. When you get to corn shoulder high the first leaf you see will most likely be #6. You need to slice open stalk to count accurately.
Once it gets big enough I think it's easier to count backwards from v18. Counting out from tassel that's still hidden inside.
V8 corn will be from 2-3' tall on 90% of the years.