Fricken Sweet…..Corn

Lawn corn, that is. 

	The first growth out of the seeds.  I think this was before I moved some of the sprouts around to increase spacing.
	Same location, a few weeks later.
	Top part of the corn stalk, called the tassel.  This produces the pollen which produces the pollen that pollinates the ears.  Captured in the shot is one of the pollinators.
	The base of the stalks.  From here, you can see the ear of corn starting to emerge.  Also, to the right of the stalk in front, you can see the leaves of a Hubbard squash plant starting to grow out.

    

This has been relatively easy, so far.  The boys have really enjoyed keeping an eye on the plot, amazed at the visual difference in height from day to day. 

I haven’t heard of much success in home-grown corn.  At this point, there are several distinct ears, I’d call them about half size.  I need to figure out the right time to pick them before they start to harden and get bitter.

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