Sweetcorn - Kernal problems

[ruffmeister]

Hi there,

harvested the first of our sweetcorn and noticed that not all the kernals have formed on the cob. We believe this to be an issue with the cob not being properly fertilized.

Click here to see an image of our Deformed Cob

Are we correct in the diagnosis? Have you had similar issues if so what have you done to stop this? Are yours better or perfect this year.

Also this week, first full carrot harvest, beetroots coming out of our ears, also with runner beans.

Regards
Lottieblogs

[ruffmeister]

[saddad]

Minipop shouldn't be fertilised Ruffmeister.. they should be picked immediately you see the silks and used in chinese cooking/ stirfries etc..
You are right that it is a pollination problem but you will rarely get proper cobs from this variety...
:(

[ruffmeister]

aha!!! now we know for next year cheers