Has anyone here grown and harvested............

So when will these be ready to harvest?
@rebelann (112770)
El Paso, Texas
August 26, 2024 6:07pm CST
Corn? I have about 4 stalks of Indian Corn and maybe about 4 ears of corn on them but I haven't a clue when they'll be ready to harvest. A couple minutes ago I picked an ear to see what it looks like but the kernels were all white which isn't what I expected because the variety on the package shows many different colors so now what do I do? 1 hit wonder featured on Ed Sullivan yet this version wasn't as popular as the one that the Supremes covered ..... of course I'm thinking of my corn, it just keeps me hangin on.
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@BarBaraPrz (47254)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Aug
My corn was a bust this year. I've heard that beans and corn like to be planted together, so that's what I did this year, but apparently, the corn didn't get the message. The beans did well and still producing. Time to pick the ears is when the silk turns brown. Pic is from a couple years ago.
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@BarBaraPrz (47254)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Aug
@rebelann Yer welcome.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
Ahhh, it's about the silk, I'll wait with the other ears still on the stalks. Thanks for the info
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@TheHorse (218462)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug
Corn gobbles up lots of nitrogen from the soil. Beans provide nitrogen. At least that's what I've read.
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@snowy22315 (180359)
• United States
27 Aug
The one time I tried to grow corn all I got was shriveled ears.
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@snowy22315 (180359)
• United States
27 Aug
@rebelann I hope it doesn't either!
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
Darn, I hope that's not gonna happen to me.
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@GardenGerty (160610)
• United States
27 Aug
I think that @TheHorse maybe knows. I think when the tassles change or something. I bet you bought the jewel type corn, didn't you? The pretty colors are tempting.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
That package said Indian Corn but I've never actually seen Indian Corn.
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@Shavkat (139672)
• Philippines
27 Aug
I had seen some vendors going around my neighborhood lately. I bought some yesterday and made them snacks for the family.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
I bet those were very tasty
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@Shavkat (139672)
• Philippines
27 Aug
@rebelann They were tasty. I am craving for it lately.
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@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
27 Aug
I did a few years ago, I also harvested decorative corn, in many different colors. It was very pretty.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
I bought the Ornamental Earth Tones Corn I have not seen you in a long while, how have you been?
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
I am so sorry, I will pray that things will get better for the 2 of you
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@LadyDuck (471253)
• Switzerland
27 Aug
@rebelann - My husband has health problems, he has totally lost his short term memory. I need to be with him all the time. I come to myLot only for very short time.
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@TheHorse (218462)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug
I heard Vanilla Fudge's version first and always liked it better.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
Me too.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
Yesterday morning I had 4 ears then I picked one to see if it was ripe, uhhh, dumb. The cob was all white and smallish and the kernals weren't completely defined yet. I sowed ornamental corn seeds so I'm wondering if that has a different kind of harvest time.
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@TheHorse (218462)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug
@rebelann heh. Hey, I hope you can eat some of your corn. It looks like I have four ears growing right now.
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@AmbiePam (92375)
• United States
28 Aug
My stepmom planted corn, but the crows went at it.
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@AmbiePam (92375)
• United States
28 Aug
@rebelann That’s how how my stepmom felt watching the crows with the corn. They went so nuts with it she could only laugh.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Aug
They're always so happy to find food not in a bird feeder
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Aug
I've never seen crows around here but now you've got me wondering if other birds will go for it. If they do that's ok, I'm happy if my plants provide food for wild animals
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@youless (112481)
• Guangzhou, China
27 Aug
I haven't grown them before and I have no clue about it. Probably you can search some useful tips online.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
This is the first time I have grown corn and I did check the internet and I did try to understand what they were saying but it did not make sense to me, usually Mylot members make better sense
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@RasmaSandra (79649)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Aug
Best of luck to you, I know one year we tried to grow corn in Latvia when I lived there and that was a total loss, I don't think we even got any ears coming out,
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Aug
From what little I know about corn, it seems it prefers warmer climates and Latvia doesn't give the impression that it's very warm
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• United States
28 Aug
I've never tried to grow corn but I certainly do enjoy corn on the cob. We had some good corn this summer and it wasn't expensive. Hope you get some help here from fellow myLotters who are gardeners.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Aug
The package of seeds I bought shows 'Ornamental Corn' and the cobs are supposed to be colorful but I'm not sure if they'll be edible. So far a few have given some advice, I'm still perusing YouTube for any videos about them.
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@TheHorse (218462)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug
I plant corn every year. I get cute little ears, but I don't think I've had any big enough to munch on since the preschool in Berkeley.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
So, when should I expect those ears to show their colors?
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@TheHorse (218462)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Aug
@rebelann Heh. I have no clue!
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Aug
I tried to grow corn a long time ago, deer ate it
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
No deer here thankfully. Long time no see, how're ya doing?
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@nela13 (58594)
• Portugal
1 Sep
My uncle does but I have no idea when it is ready to harvest.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Sep
It seems this is the year I will learn about corn
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@nela13 (58594)
• Portugal
1 Sep
@rebelann I am sorry I can't help you.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
1 Sep
Thank you for trying, I am sure this year I will learn a lot then next year I will have a better idea about corn
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@dgobucks226 (35552)
2 Sep
From what I discovered Indian Corn is harvested in October/November. The corn is really pretty with many colors like you mentioned. Makes for a great wreath or centerpiece decoration but the Natives actually ate it. It's not sweet like regular corn but has a starchy texture. When it comes to eating Indian Corn, I think I'll skip it and stick to the POPCORN type. Although the hard kernels can be made into popcorn. Interesting Vanilla Fudge was not commercially successful, but did an interesting interpretation of the Supremes classic.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Sep
Oh wow, I didn't know it wasn't sweet, I'd probably like it. I planted that corn late this summer but it looks like I might actually get 1 ripe ear. VF was kinda weird but they did have one song I liked, Season of the Witch
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@dgobucks226 (35552)
4 Sep
@rebelann Season of the Witch which VF covered was originally recorded by Donovan. VF also covered a few Beatles tunes like "Ticket to Ride", "Eleanor Rigby", and "You Can't Do That". Seems they enjoyed doing other's recordings putting their own organ-heavy sound to them. Good luck with that ear!
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@RebeccasFarm (89832)
• Arvada, Colorado
27 Aug
Nope I have not. Yours looks good though.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Aug
Thanks, hopefully I'll figure out when to try to harvest.
@jstory07 (139504)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Sep
My husband and I tried to grew corn but it was a failure.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Sep
It looks like I will be as well. I will try again next season though
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Sep
If it doesn't work next season the remaining seeds will be bird chow.
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@jstory07 (139504)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Sep
@rebelann We just gave up.
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@LeaPea2417 (37350)
• Toccoa, Georgia
27 Aug
We tried a couple of times but was not successful.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
I'm thinking the same thing will happen here. Darn
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@Tampa_girl7 (50179)
• United States
27 Aug
We never had good luck with corn. I hope that you do.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
Thank you, I've got my fingers crossed.
@wolfgirl569 (105820)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Aug
Since it's indian corn wait until the silk turns brown. You can even wait for the stalk to start turning brown
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
Oh ok, thanks so much for that tip.
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@LindaOHio (177809)
• United States
27 Aug
The tassels are usually brown when the corn is ripe; and you can tell by the size of the husk if there's a full ear of corn inside. I don't know why your corn would be white unless it's not Indian corn. White corn can be very delicious. Have a good day.
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@rebelann (112770)
• El Paso, Texas
27 Aug
I think I picked it too soon, it didn't even look like it was a ripe ear of corn and the tassel wasn't brown
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