Comments on: food fest 5: some kernels about corn http://awaytogarden.com/food-fest-5-some-kernels-about-corn Gardening information and inspiration from Margaret Roach Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:19:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Margaret http://awaytogarden.com/food-fest-5-some-kernels-about-corn/comment-page-1#comment-11428 Margaret Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:05:04 +0000 http://awaytogarden.com/?p=913#comment-11428 Welcome, Sherrill. To be its most tender, corn has just a few days of peak readiness...so if you pick too late that can affect the thickness of the outer covering of each kernel and add to toughness. The time to pick is right as the silk turns fully dark and withers; a few days too late and the quality declines. Early morning or evening pickingis best, when temperatures are relatively cool. The top kernels will be juicy and fully formed, and the liquid in them will neither be sticky or thick, nor watering...but more like milk. Peak moment is usually about three weeks after the plants tassel. Some people also advise putting fresh ears into a pot of water that's at a rolling boil for just 4 or 5 minutes, as an alternative to longer cooking; there are so many opinions on that, who knows? And yes, the plants must be watered well during kernel formation in particular, never allowed to stress or wilt. Welcome, Sherrill. To be its most tender, corn has just a few days of peak readiness…so if you pick too late that can affect the thickness of the outer covering of each kernel and add to toughness. The time to pick is right as the silk turns fully dark and withers; a few days too late and the quality declines. Early morning or evening pickingis best, when temperatures are relatively cool.

The top kernels will be juicy and fully formed, and the liquid in them will neither be sticky or thick, nor watering…but more like milk. Peak moment is usually about three weeks after the plants tassel.

Some people also advise putting fresh ears into a pot of water that’s at a rolling boil for just 4 or 5 minutes, as an alternative to longer cooking; there are so many opinions on that, who knows? And yes, the plants must be watered well during kernel formation in particular, never allowed to stress or wilt.

]]> By: sherrill http://awaytogarden.com/food-fest-5-some-kernels-about-corn/comment-page-1#comment-11422 sherrill Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:04:52 +0000 http://awaytogarden.com/?p=913#comment-11422 why is my corn tough?I cooked it for the ten minutes I have always done,I grew it myself.Was wondering if it was not watered enough as it has been a dry summer but nothing in the garden looked like it was stressed from lack of water. why is my corn tough?I cooked it for the ten minutes I have always done,I grew it myself.Was wondering if it was not watered enough as it has been a dry summer but nothing in the garden looked like it was stressed from lack of water.

]]> By: margaret http://awaytogarden.com/food-fest-5-some-kernels-about-corn/comment-page-1#comment-3364 margaret Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:52:57 +0000 http://awaytogarden.com/?p=913#comment-3364 Welcome, Karen. Bush zucchini have taken over the market for space reasons, since most backyard gardeners cannot let vining types run. For the best selection of older varieties that may include vining ones, try <a href="http://rareseeds.com/seeds/Squash-Summer" rel="nofollow">Baker Creek</a> catalog, or <a href="http://www.sandhillpreservation.com/catalog/squash.html " rel="nofollow">Sand Hill Preservation</a>. Have a look. Welcome, Karen. Bush zucchini have taken over the market for space reasons, since most backyard gardeners cannot let vining types run. For the best selection of older varieties that may include vining ones, try Baker Creek catalog, or Sand Hill Preservation. Have a look.

]]> By: Karen http://awaytogarden.com/food-fest-5-some-kernels-about-corn/comment-page-1#comment-3363 Karen Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:40:41 +0000 http://awaytogarden.com/?p=913#comment-3363 I am looking for the seed for zucchini. This zucchini is NOT bush. It is the type that has runners. So far no one knows what I'm talking about. I'm guessing it's an heirloom type. Hope you can help. I am looking for the seed for zucchini. This zucchini is NOT bush. It is the type that has runners. So far no one knows what I’m talking about. I’m guessing it’s an heirloom type. Hope you can help.

]]> By: Melanie http://awaytogarden.com/food-fest-5-some-kernels-about-corn/comment-page-1#comment-2912 Melanie Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:43:07 +0000 http://awaytogarden.com/?p=913#comment-2912 Diana, I don't see why not. You might have to add a little bit more flour. Diana,
I don’t see why not. You might have to add a little bit more flour.

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