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Re: Hand pollination of corn

Kurt,
To hand pollinate corn, this is the most effective way that I have found.
Cut off every other tassell (leave 1/2 for nature), being careful not to
shake off the pollen. Place these in a large paper bag and shake well to
loosen the pollen.
Remove the now empty tassells - you should be left with a large bag
containing lots of pollen.
One-at-a-time, place each developing ear inside the opening of the bag. Close
the top of the bag securely around the ear.   Then tap or shake the bag to
insure that each thread of silk comes into contact with a particle of pollen.
Each kernel of corn has it's own strand of silk, and if that strand is not
pollinated - no kernel will develop.
I discovered "THE BOOK" in the early 80's, and have been sqfting since then.
If any of you have problems or questions pertaining particularly to zone 5/6,
feel free to E-Mail me off-network.
Chet Harvey, Topeka KS, Zone 5/6

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