Harvesting Probably the Last of the Corn and Dealing with Pests -

Mid Autumn Melbourne - Min Temp 11.4 Max Temp 16.9 Rain 4 mm

Hey, good day everybody! Welcome to another garden vlog. In today's video, I'll be talking about the corn that has been growing here for a while. Last year, I had a few issues with the corn due to high winds that caused the plants to tilt and fall over. However, this year, the plants stayed strong, probably because I positioned them in a spot less affected by the wind. I’m thrilled to share that I managed to grow some beautiful corn this season.

Corn Harvesting Experience:
Challenges from Previous Years:

Last year, high winds and other issues affected the corn growth.
This year, the corn plants stayed strong, and I was able to harvest a good amount.
Harvesting and Cooking:

I harvested some corn a few days ago, and they taste amazing.
Cooking method: Boil them, then put them in the oven for a toasty look, and finally add some butter and salt.
Pest Issues:

Over the years, I’ve noticed a lot of pests trying to eat and live in the corn, such as ants and other small insects.
Although these pests didn’t cause too many problems, they did affect the corn’s appearance and sometimes caused mold.
Pollination Problems:

Proper pollination is crucial for corn. When the hairs (silks) of the corn are not pollinated correctly, the result is uneven kernel development.
This year, I noticed that some corn was not pollinated well, leading to poor kernel formation.
Tips for Growing Corn:
Pollination:

Ensure the corn silks are pollinated by shaking the tassels to release pollen onto the silks.
Manually pollinate by collecting pollen and applying it to the silks.
Positioning:

Plant corn in a spot less affected by wind to avoid plants falling over.
Pest Control:

Monitor for pests and take necessary actions to prevent them from affecting the corn.
Thank you for watching! I hope this video was helpful. If you have any comments or questions, please leave them down below in the comment box, and I'll try to help you. See you in the next one!

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Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction and Corn Growing Challenges
0:30 Harvesting and Cooking Corn
1:00 Pest Issues and Mold
1:30 Importance of Pollination
2:00 Tips for Proper Pollination
2:30 Outro and Encouragement to Comment