Sweet Corn Hybrid--Do I have a problem?

AprilakaCCIL 7/22/2011, 5:31 pm

Sweet Corn Hybrid

Do I have a problem??? Some of the stems are red.

Sweet Corn Hybrid--Do I have a problem? Red_st10

**llama momma** 7/23/2011, 4:06 pm

I looked at your pictures but am curious to know if the older leaf tips are reddish purple too?? I read somewhere that it could be a low pH or a magnesium deficiency IF the red was on the leaves. I cannot speak to the red on the stalks, sorry about that. Wish I had more information. I am growing sweet corn too and wondering if I have the same problem but it is 101 heat index here and getting hotter by the minute so I will look this evening and get back to you.

littlejo 7/23/2011, 10:31 pm

Hi!
I looked at mine today(Silver Queen) and it has red on some of the stalks just as it leaves the ground. Not all stalks have the red. I have no idea what causes this or if it could be a problem.

Mine is just starting to tassel Yea! Hope to have many ears of corn with red stalks!

Jo

FamilyGardening 7/24/2011, 1:23 am

the bottom of my corn's are red/purple color and they seem to be doing great!

i have look at other pic's of corn and i have seen some with red on the bottom as well.....i think your corn looks great!! Very Happy

hugs
rose

here they are back in May

Sweet Corn Hybrid--Do I have a problem? 05_30_11

here they are in July

Sweet Corn Hybrid--Do I have a problem? 07_21_33

they are just now getting their tassels....and they are red/purple!
Sweet Corn Hybrid--Do I have a problem? 07_21_34

AprilakaCCIL 7/24/2011, 10:13 am

Thank you everyone....I believe I can relax now...(Thank Goodness). Started to think something was wrong here, good to see I'm not alone concerning the red--so all must be well. cheers

Thanx for the pic' of your corn Rose...that really helped lots.

Now if I can just get the ants under control around these parts of the woods. :scratch:

Sponsored content

Sweet Corn Hybrid--Do I have a problem?

Sweet Corn Hybrid--Do I have a problem?

possible sweet corn answer(?)

Re: Sweet Corn Hybrid--Do I have a problem?

Re: Sweet Corn Hybrid--Do I have a problem?

Re: Sweet Corn Hybrid--Do I have a problem?

Re: Sweet Corn Hybrid--Do I have a problem?


	Hello Guest! Welcome to the official Square Foot Gardening Forum. There's lots to learn here by reading as a guest. However, if you become a member (it's free, ad free and spam-free) you'll have access to our large vermiculite databases, our seed exchange spreadsheets, Mel's Mix calculator, and many more members' pictures in the Gallery. Enjoy.