As a kernel matures, it appears near the "dent" end and moves toward the tip. It takes an average of 33 days from the beginning of the dent stage to reach black layer.

Black layer is the stage in corn development at which kernel growth ceases and maximum kernel dry weight is achieved.

C depression. C before D? 🤷‍♂️

🤷‍♀️That's what I was thinking..

C > Dent
Black Layer is the last stage (R6 Physiological maturity)
"'Black Layer' next stage" > D?

C= 3 D= 4

#3606
There is no STEP FIVE.
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With so much mention of "Corn Watch" and "Popcorn" I decided to do a little research just yesterday...🍿🌽

It's the starch ring, and a small amount of water in the kernel mixed with a powerful combo of heat and STEAM that makes it pop and there's some Native American folklore too.👀

https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/popcorn/how-does-popcorn-pop-

"Hot and ready to eat"...🤔😰

The black layer determines the 'corn harvesting' time. It seals the kernel from further devleopment.

There is no STEP FIVE.
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WE are [their] harvest!
[They] harvest US for food and energy.
WE are the corn.

"The truth would put 99% of people in the hospital."

Time to Harvest the Corn

Weather condtions determine how quickly the corn dries once it reaches black layer.🧐

"steam and heat'
Pop the corn....

Interesting post from Grassley, we have the Harvest Moon/Full Corn Moon next week..

Full Corn Moon and Harvest Moon 2022. Sep 10, 2022 at 5:59 am
https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/moon/full-corn.html

Enjoy the Show 🍿🍿🍿