How to Prevent Corn From Falling in Heavy Rains

Plant the corn in loose soil that is not compacted or "cloddy." The roots that hold up a corn stalk will not grow well in compacted soil. Often soil will get compacted and cloddy after heavy rains, and it may take a few days for the soil to dry enough to loosen up.

Keep the soil well-watered until the corn plants are several inches high. This stimulates root growth, which will provide better support for the stalk.

Mound up the rows with soil after the corn has sprouted and grown at least 8 inches. Use a hoe, tiller or plow to move soil from between the rows to the middle of the rows. This will allow new roots to form on the buried part of the stalks and make the stalks more stable during high winds.

Plant your corn in square blocks rather than in long rows. When planted in blocks, they provide their own wind block and can better withstand heavy rains and wind.