Aug 28

The neighbours picked the second planting of corn today. They bagged about 60 quarts plus the many ears that we have eaten in the last week. A total of about 540 ears have been picked from the second planting. There is still several ears left that we will eat in the next two weeks. The third planting should be ready then.

We have a problem. It looks as if a raccoon has discovered the corn and is getting its fill every night. I set a live trap, baited with an egg and we will see what happens. I have posted pictures of some of the damage.

Here is proof of the marauder.

At least he is eating a good portion of the ears. In years past the raccoons will pull down an ear and eat one or two bites and than move on to the next ear.

A perfect ear. We have had very little damage from ear worms this year. The variety is Ambrosia. This is the commercial variety that is grown locally and is my favorite.
Molly and Matthew decided to help.

Not only did Matthew decide to help, he also helped himself to an ear that had just been blanched. This is the best part of a garden, right up there with the first new potatoes.