What Open Pollinated sweet corn did you grow this year? - Page 2

Tormato · July 7, 2011

Perhaps a search for corn oil, Bt, and maybe a "Zea-Later II"?

Tormato

Ruth_10 · July 9, 2011

Sunsi, as I recall, mineral oil is often recommended. Put a drop or two on the corn silk where it exits the ear of corn.

Alberta · August 13, 2011

I grew Stowells evergreen (I think that's the name) and am so disappointed in the size of the kernels and the ears in general also. Since I've only grown corn once before and I think the last time it was a hybrid, I was amazed at the size of the stalks this time, they are over 9 foot tall, but the corn itself is very dissapointing,

Alberta, who will really be looking for a good growing and eating corn for next season.

Tracydr · September 14, 2011

I grew Texas Honey June. It grew 12 feet tall but most of the ears were tiny. Not sure if it was the heat, fertilization issue or if they were a little crowded. I'll either try a shorter season variety or a hybrid next year, and try to fix some of my issues.
Disappointing, especially since I can buy excellent sweet corn locally for 10 cents an ear. I was hoping for a true Mexican style roasting corn, like you can get on the streets of Mexico.

Tormato · September 15, 2011

Texas Honey June - ears should get to about 5". They look a whole lot longer before you shuck 'em.

Tormato

Tracydr · September 15, 2011

There were some ears that were hardly worth eating. Some were 5-6". I won't grow it again. It was sort of tough, although I may have let it go a little too long, thinking the ears were going to get a little bigger.

**nctomatoman** · September 15, 2011

Best OP corn I've grown (years ago) was Hooker's Indian - very short stalks, short ears, was a mix of white and yellow (dries to blue black) - amazingly sweet. My seed (saved) is now quite old and I am sure no longer viable.

robbins · September 15, 2011

We are growing Mexican June corn. Stalks are about 10 feet and corn is for cornmeal - makes the best cornbread! Tall strong stalks keep the racoons from getting it. Does well in drought conditions.

July 9, 2011	#17
Ruth_10 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MO z6a near St. Louis Posts: 1,349	Sunsi, as I recall, mineral oil is often recommended. Put a drop or two on the corn silk where it exits the ear of corn. __________________ --Ruth Some say the glass half-full. Others say the glass is half-empty. To an engineer, it’s twice as big as it needs to be.

September 15, 2011	#22
nctomatoman Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hendersonville, NC zone 7 Posts: 10,385	Best OP corn I've grown (years ago) was Hooker's Indian - very short stalks, short ears, was a mix of white and yellow (dries to blue black) - amazingly sweet. My seed (saved) is now quite old and I am sure no longer viable. __________________ Craig

September 15, 2011	#23
robbins Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MO Posts: 153	corn We are growing Mexican June corn. Stalks are about 10 feet and corn is for cornmeal - makes the best cornbread! Tall strong stalks keep the racoons from getting it. Does well in drought conditions.

July 7, 2011	#16
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	Perhaps a search for corn oil, Bt, and maybe a "Zea-Later II"? Tormato

August 13, 2011	#18
Alberta Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mastic, NY Posts: 212	I grew Stowells evergreen (I think that's the name) and am so disappointed in the size of the kernels and the ears in general also. Since I've only grown corn once before and I think the last time it was a hybrid, I was amazed at the size of the stalks this time, they are over 9 foot tall, but the corn itself is very dissapointing, Alberta, who will really be looking for a good growing and eating corn for next season.

September 14, 2011	#19
Tracydr Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Laurinburg, North Carolina, zone 7 Posts: 3,207	I grew Texas Honey June. It grew 12 feet tall but most of the ears were tiny. Not sure if it was the heat, fertilization issue or if they were a little crowded. I'll either try a shorter season variety or a hybrid next year, and try to fix some of my issues. Disappointing, especially since I can buy excellent sweet corn locally for 10 cents an ear. I was hoping for a true Mexican style roasting corn, like you can get on the streets of Mexico.