"John Vanini" wrote...
I've noticed that on my sweetcorn one of the top fluffy bits (sorry about
the technical language!) has developed into, what looks like, an ear of
corn but is much smaller, a bit sad looking, with kernals missing and
mis-shapen, and some dark in colour. It, obviously, has no sheath of
leaves and looks most strange..



I've never seen this happen before and, out of interest, wondered if
anyone can tell me more about this peculiar ear. I believe the fluffy bits
are, generally, known as 'tassels', by the way, but this, to me, is no
more technical than fluffy bits!



I don't intend to eat it as it looks most unappetising and even spread
with butter its looks would not be improved!



Just out of interest does anyone know what this is?

It happens.
All ours has been eaten by mice/rats, not one left and they were looking
good too.

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Regards
Bob Hobden
17mls W. of London.UK