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Corn tassel #877873

Asked July 18, 2024, 11:49 PM EDT

Hello, What does one do with a tassel that got broken? Is it better to just snip it off?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
There is a section on broken corn tassels here.
https://extension.umn.edu/growing-corn/wind-and-hail-damage-pollination-corn#pollination-concerns-447314
There is nothing to do for the injury and you cannot predict the damage to the ear.

Steve Miles, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, neither a bot nor AI). I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear. This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service. https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied July 19, 2024, 2:26 PM EDT

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