Harvesting Corn - Knowledgebase Question

North Bath, ME
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Question by CGALLANT
August 21, 1998
This is my first year, my corn looks great but how do I know the right time to pick it ?


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Answer from NGA
August 21, 1998
Corn should be ready for harvest about three weeks after the silks appear. To check for ripeness, pull back part of the husk and pierce a kernel with your thumbnail. If milky juice spurts out, it's ready. If not, replace the husk and allow to mature for a few more days, then check again.

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