I have managed to grow some corn in the garden this year. Only problem is that although I have a few ears growing on the plants I haven't a clue as to when they will be ready to pick.
How do I tell??
2006-08-17 15:46:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
It depends on the type of corn planted. Sweet corn varieties are ready when you pull the shuck back, the kernels are plump, and when pressed a milk like substance runs out. If the kernels are dry, with no moisture coming out, the ear is over ripe and not fit to eat. The same test will work for field corn. Simply pull back a few of the shucks and give this test. If the stalk is dried up, the kernels are hard, and the silk is dark brown and dry, the odds are that the corn is over ripe.
2006-08-17 16:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by Brandi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corn is waiting for harvest about 20 days after the first silks seem. %. corn it truly is to be kept for an afternoon or 2 interior the cool temperatures of early morning to circumvent the ears from construct up an additional of field warmth, which motives a more beneficial quick conversion of sugars to starch.
2016-11-05 01:36:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that when the silk at the top of the ear is really dark brown the ear is ripe.
2006-08-17 15:53:38 · answer #3 · answered by David S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the hairs coming out of the corn change to a brown color thats when the corn is mature
2006-08-17 16:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the fires at the end of the cob dries - or turn brown - its ripe
2006-08-17 19:44:34 · answer #5 · answered by Basil P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
strange thing corn no matter how much you chew it it always comes out the other way mended
i think the husk or leaves that surround it begin to dry thats when its ready
2006-08-17 15:52:51 · answer #6 · answered by omnigomni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋