"Matthew Reed" nospam at zootal dot com nospam wrote in message
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This weekend my corn tassels opened and started to drop pollen. How long
does it take for the corn to mature? And how long can it remain on the
plant? I have about 30 plants, and will probably have about 50-60 ears
ripen. I have 4 blocks total, each timed to ripen about 1-2 weeks apart.
Hmm...200 ears of corn in one month. Did I over do it? :-P

Corn is ready to pick 21 days after the silk appears.

As Day 21 approaches, wrap your hand around the ear/s top with your thumb
pointed toward the base. The tip of the ear should feel full in your palm,
not pointy when it/s ripe.

From here on out, make sure your plants gets ~2" water / wk to ensure full
ears.

Kernels than do not crowd their neighbors make for the best quality sweet
corn. Two days past prime makes for big, starchy kernels.

I like to pick my corn 1st thing in the morning, while its still cool from
the night air.