Corn on the cob...

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Corn on the cob... Jul 20, 2016 16:30:47 GMT -5 nytrapper23 and daswolter like this

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Post by rendezvous on Jul 20, 2016 16:30:47 GMT -5

I have been trying to find the best way to put up corn on the cob for a special treat in February.

I found this, I'll be giving it a shot.

Freezing corn actually keeps fresh cobs good for up to a year. If you can buy it fresh, pack it immediately into freezer bags with the husk and silk intact. When you unfreeze, it will be crisp and succulent.

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.

Brad H. Chief of Staff The woods provide. Never doubt. Posts: 3,377	Corn on the cob... Jul 20, 2016 21:34:48 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Brad H. on Jul 20, 2016 21:34:48 GMT -5 Interesting. I never thought of doing it that way. I'd imagine if you vacuum sealed it, it would be even better. We do freezer corn, and I will be doing a tutorial on that this year when it comes time.

SkFarm25 Outstanding Member Posts: 568	Corn on the cob... Jul 20, 2016 21:48:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by SkFarm25 on Jul 20, 2016 21:48:33 GMT -5 I planted a boat load of sweet corn this year so I'll have to try that out

Deleted Posts: 0	Corn on the cob... Jul 21, 2016 3:39:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2016 3:39:02 GMT -5 My late Uncle Rick, he used to freeze corn every year, just like, how you described Rondy.... Sweet corn in February......tasty, an what a treat.

farmertrappe Swamptalker Extrordinaire Swamp Talker of the Month - October 2015, October 2016 - Swamp Talker of the Year - 2016 Posts: 3,569	Corn on the cob... Jul 22, 2016 22:02:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by farmertrappe on Jul 22, 2016 22:02:27 GMT -5 Do you take off some of the outer husks?

rendezvous Swamptalker Extrordinaire 07/15, 12/15 Swamp Talker of the Month - 2015 Swamp Talker of the Year Posts: 3,151	Corn on the cob... Jul 23, 2016 8:11:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rendezvous on Jul 23, 2016 8:11:01 GMT -5 It said husk and silk intact, so I'm saying no, I'll be reporting on the results in February! The silk just appeared on my corn, it won't be long now!
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Corn on the cob... Aug 25, 2016 7:32:59 GMT -5

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Post by soldim on Aug 25, 2016 7:32:59 GMT -5

Jul 23, 2016 8:11:01 GMT -5 rendezvous said:

The silk just appeared on my corn, it won't be long now!

Seems there's some sweet corn experts here.

I am growing it for the first time this year. My younger son insisted, and of course I gave in. I have to admit that I don't have a clue when it will approximately be ready, and how to judge when it at its peak. Anybody willing to enlighten me?

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Corn on the cob... Aug 25, 2016 11:56:01 GMT -5 soldim likes this

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Post by Brad H. on Aug 25, 2016 11:56:01 GMT -5

I'm no expert, but I typically just peel a couple of cobs back and see how it looks. If the kernels look really small and white it's not quite ready. When the kernels look nicely developed and are starting to turn yellow then it's picking time.

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Corn on the cob... Aug 25, 2016 12:43:18 GMT -5 soldim likes this

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Post by rendezvous on Aug 25, 2016 12:43:18 GMT -5

When the silk starts to turn brown, I watch it close. I feel the cob, when it starts to feel fuller and firm I then just do what Brad H. said, peel it back for a visual confirmation!