Hi, I put compost on my corn today b/c the lower leaves were yellowing. My question is, is it OK for the compost to come right up to the corn stalk? I know with trees it's preferable not to mulch up to the trunk. I just shoveled it in there and spread it out a bit, but the corn is close together and there isn't much room to perfectionize. I assume it's OK for the compost to go directly onto the roots where they're exposed. Should I go out and try to scoop it away from the corn stalks?

Thanks,

Pat