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Just a heads up that you might have some wind issues. In a field the plants in the middle have the ones on the exterior to act as a windbreak.
I've grown corn on small plots like you have, but you're pushing the limits of "minimum planting size".
Also, keep an eye out for worms. There are pests that get inside the ears if you don't spray and/or keep them on the stalk too long.
Our house is pretty windy but it runs perpendicular to that fence behind the corn, so I’m really hoping that acts as enough of a wind break! If not then maybe next year I take over more of the front yard haha
Good, that fence should help a lot. If you see a storm or wind advisory in the forecast you may want to stake the corn to give the stalks some extra support.
At the end of the day it's an experiment. No matter what happens you'll have learned something valuable.