Corn on the cob, ready or not???

redd_angel55 · Post by **redd_angel55** » 15 Aug 2008, 08:52

Hi everyone! I've planted corn on the cob for the first time this year. Very pleased how well they are doing, but I have no idea when the cobs are ready to harvest?!
What do they look like when they are ready?
Thank you!
Angela

4 french hens · Post by **4 french hens** » 15 Aug 2008, 10:00

Look at the top where the tassles are by peeling back the outer leaves. You will then see if the corn has developed to an edible size.
Mike

redd_angel55 · Post by **redd_angel55** » 15 Aug 2008, 10:49

thanks for that, just looked and they look brilliant.
Guess what we are having for tea? )c+

4 french hens · Post by **4 french hens** » 15 Aug 2008, 15:20

Melted butter with added corn on the cob persay.

Nellie · Post by **Nellie** » 15 Aug 2008, 21:03

When the tassels are still green they are not ready, but when the tassels start to turn brown, they are just about right.

Pull a little of the leaves back, and you will see if the top of the cob is nice and juicy and yellow.

Then straight into a pan of boiling water (no salt in water - salt makes the corn tough), and lashings of unsalted butter. And don't forget the toothpicks!

4 french hens · Post by **4 french hens** » 15 Aug 2008, 21:29

And the bowl of lemon juice for the pinkies
Mike