When in doubt, wait a day.

Inedible, immature corn where the kernels are tasteless little nubs is a
waste of time and effort.

--
TQ

"Ray" wrote in message
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| When in doubt, pick a little on the young side. If you happen to pick
| an ear that isn't quite ready, cook it anyhow. It'll taste just fine --
| maybe even better than a 'perfect' ear.
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| Ray
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| "TQ" wrote in message
| ...
| Splitting the end is NOT a good idea.
|
| Monitor the silk.
| The ear will be ripe 21 days after the silk appears.
| Ripeness is near when the silk begins to dry at the tips.
| At this point, grab the top of the ear with your hand (thumb pointing
| down
| toward the stalk). The top of the ear should feel full and blocky
| (not
| sharply tapered).
| Shuck the ear and look at the kernels. They should be just snug
| against
| each other. Too snug and bulging, and the ear is over-ripe. Wide
| gaps,
| it/s immature.
|
| If it looks good, pick more of the same. If it/s immature, give it a
| couple
| days.
|
| After the silk appears; be sure to provide good irrigation if rainfall
| is
| lacking and monitor for ear worms to ensure nice, full ears.
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| "Stephen Snow" wrote in message
| om...
| | i have some corn in my garden -- first time thing -- and wonder when
| i
| | should pick the ears. when the tassels are white? when they are
| brown?
| | ??? help!
| |
| | thanks in advance for any assistance,
| |
| | steve snow
| |
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