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Subject:  Tall corn vs Sweet corn?

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Joel Young

Berne, Indiana

I have my tall corn right near my sweet corn(Ambrosia) , is this a problem for my sweet corn. The row is 5 foot away.
Thank You,
-Joel Young

6/25/2014 1:18:51 PM

Richard

Minnesota

Will they pollinate each other from the wind?

6/25/2014 5:46:22 PM

WiZZy

President - GPC

BeeZ as well....I have boat loadZ of beeZ at tassle time

6/25/2014 5:51:04 PM

big moon

Bethlehem CT

Hi Joel
Corn is unique because the pollinator CAN affect the quality of what you harvest this year. If both varieties are tasseling at the same time they will cross pollinate. Supersweet varieties of corn really get messed up when they cross with other types. The kernels that get crossed are tough and starchy. Ambrosia is NOT a supersweet, I don't think the taste will be severely affected if some crossing does occurs.
Chances are they will not be tasseling at the same time, Ambrosia comes early and Tall corn comes late.

6/25/2014 8:43:01 PM

Joel Young

Berne, Indiana

Thanks big moon

6/25/2014 9:59:03 PM

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