🌽 Corn Harvest

🌽 Corn Harvest #growwhatyoueat #gardeningisfun #gardenlife #gardening #harvest
Corn is typically harvested in late summer or early fall, between August and October in the Northern Hemisphere. However, the exact time depends on several factors, including: corn type, planting date, climate, and corn maturity.
Farmers monitor corn maturity by observing the color, texture, and moisture of the kernels. Some signs that corn is ready to harvest include:
The ear pulls away from the stalk
The silk is dry, brittle, and browned
The husks are dry, papery, and brown
The ear is well filled out and has a little softness from bottom to top
The tip is more rounded instead of pointy
Once corn is ripe, it should be harvested within three days before the sugars in the kernels turn to starch. To pick corn, twist the husk while pulling downward in one swift movement.
Early harvesting can reduce field losses, but it can also increase drying costs and reduce grain quality and storability. Later harvesting can reduce drying costs, but it can also lead to excess crop deterioration and decreased harvestable yield and quality.