After delays f
rom cold weather, some Iowa sweet corn is finally ready to eat.
Grower Mike Penick said he planted the crop in April, but the harsh winter put the corn behind schedule again this year.
Penick said crews are still picking the corn about one week earlier than last year.
He said the goal is always to have the sweet corn ready for the 4th of July, so Iowans can enjoy it at barbecues, but colder weather prevented that this year
Penick said the ground temperature was cold late, putting the season behind about 3 weeks or so. The ground temperature needed to be 50-degrees or above, and it takes about 80 to 84 days to complete growth.
Penick’s sweet corn is now available at his roadside stand off of Highway 65/69 or at the Downtown Farmer's Market now through September.
rom cold weather, some Iowa sweet corn is finally ready to eat.Grower Mike Penick said he planted the crop in April, but the harsh winter put the corn behind schedule again this year.
Penick said crews are still picking the corn about one week earlier than last year.
He said the goal is always to have the sweet corn ready for the 4th of July, so Iowans can enjoy it at barbecues, but colder weather prevented that this year
Penick said the ground temperature was cold late, putting the season behind about 3 weeks or so. The ground temperature needed to be 50-degrees or above, and it takes about 80 to 84 days to complete growth.
Penick’s sweet corn is now available at his roadside stand off of Highway 65/69 or at the Downtown Farmer's Market now through September.
