how long does it take for a ear of corn to fully develope? - Knowledgebase Question

Painesville Ohio

Question by JamesKulnane
August 31, 2017

I planted Kandy Corn June 10th and I noticed the silk the 14th of August. The ears aren't that big yet. I just wondered how long does it take for the ear to fully develop?

Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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Answer from DaisyI
August 31, 2017

The ears of corn will not be ripe until the silks start to wilt and the ear feels full all the way to the top.

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