How do you know when an ear of corn is ready to pull off the plant and eat?

Answer 1

Fully ripe sweet corn has bright green, moist husks. The silk should be stiff, dark and moist. You should be able to feel individual kernels by pressing gently against the husk. Fresh corn, if possible, should be cooked and served the day it is picked or purchased.

Some people peel back the husks and push on a kernel with their thumbnail. If ripe, a milky fluid will escape.

As soon as corn is picked, its sugar begins is gradual conversion to starch, which reduces the corn's natural sweetness. Corn will lose 25% or more of its sugar within 25 hours afte harvesting it. If for some reason corn is not being used immediately or has been purchased from the supermarket, add sugar to replace that which has been lost. Add one teaspoon sugar for each quart of water.

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Answer 2

Look at the silks, they should be just starting to tun color, also pull of a husk and look at it, the kernel should be developed but not tough, when you push a finger nail in it ,it should pop and be milky.
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Answer 3

When the entire ear feels full and firm without any sponginess - which could indicate corn borers.

Answer 4

corn silk turns dark brown on each ear

Answer 5

It depends on how you like it. The longer you let it grow the crunchier it is. If it looks edible, yank one off and eat some. It's OK to eat raw as long as it's washed off. If you like the taste/texture, you're good to go.

Answer 6

Fullness. Growth. And figure.

Answer 7

usually when the stalk tilts cause of the weight

Answer 8

when the bodies underneath are no longer visible

Answer 9

when the tassels turn golden brown

Answer 10

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