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Picking (harvesting) Sweet Corn

The ears of sweet corn can be expected to mature about 3 to 4 weeks after the first silk appears on the small ear of the plant. The ear is most often ready for picking when the silk on the top has turned brown and died back. Another method of determining if the ear is mature is by wrapping a hand around the ear and squeezing to feel for kernels. You can also try peeling back the leaves of the ear to inspect for mature kernals just keep in mind that the ear may be damaged if not mature. Do not husk the corn until it is ready to be cooked. This prevents kernels from being damaged and reduces moisture loss. Ears can be cooled down with cold water and refrigerated to maintain freshness. Corn is best eaten or frozen the day of harvest.

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