Corn Seeds

Gooood Eats!

Looking at the photograph, you will note some kernels did not completely form on the cobs' tips. Apparently, the last kernels to develop are at the end of a cob.

Part of the problem may have been my good intentions. Pollination started about two weeks before the silk materialize. The long corn leaves are covered with a rough, short hair-like surface, which captures the pollen. As the silk grows, it rests on the leaves, so pollination is by both air, and contact with the leaves. In the mornings I would give the entire plants a good hosing with the objective of washing off any bugs. My Lady Mac Beth habit, may have removed the leave’s entrapped pollen. Next year, after pollination commences, will try using a Water Wand, and only water the roots.

Last year’s crop was Ed Hume’s bicolor Peaches & Cream. The corn was a success, both in production, and flavor.