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monty9

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Ripening sweetcorn
« on: September 22, 2012, 17:33 »
Is it possible to ripen sweetcorn off the plant?
I have had to pick my entire crop as the neighbouring plot is going to be chemically treated  with weed killers on Monday. The tassels are still red and the corn inside is still green. I have never grown it before so would welcome some advice please
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Re: Ripening sweetcorn
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2012, 17:46 »
I don't think so  :(
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Re: Ripening sweetcorn
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2012, 17:55 »
Who is spraying? can they not hold off till the sweetcorn has ripened?
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Re: Ripening sweetcorn
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2012, 18:37 »
From what little I have read I didn't think so. The entire lot will now be destined for the compost heap. :( :( :(
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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2012, 18:37 »
Can you find a gurt big plastic bag, like the ones that cover mattresses?  Go to a bed shop and ask the manager.  ;)

Cheers,    Tony.
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Re: Ripening sweetcorn
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2012, 18:39 »
It is the council that is coming to spray. See my previous topic:
http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=98856.0
I have spent the entire afternoon digging everything out and covering the soil.
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Re: Ripening sweetcorn
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2012, 18:42 »
Quote from: monty9 on September 22, 2012, 18:39
It is the council that is coming to spray. See my previous topic:
http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=98856.0
I have spent the entire afternoon digging everything out and covering the soil.

I did tell you, through experience of the chemicals you listed, that I thought your corn would be OK.
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Re: Ripening sweetcorn
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2012, 18:44 »
The person who is doing it has changed his mind about what chemicals he is going to use every time I have had contact with him. I did not wish to take the risk.
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Re: Ripening sweetcorn
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2012, 18:46 »
I also note the last reply on the original thread you've linked to:

Quote from: rowan57 on September 21, 2012, 18:29
The bottom line, is that applied properly by a professional under the correct conditions, these chemicals should pose no risk to your plot.

No one, other than yourself has said that you have to harvest your produce.
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Re: Ripening sweetcorn
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2012, 18:49 »
Quote from: monty9 on September 22, 2012, 18:44
The person who is doing it has changed his mind about what chemicals he is going to use every time I have had contact with him.

It doesn't sound very clearly as though he/they/it know what they're doing. The person/people doing the spraying should obviously have the requisite certification. They must show this. If they have it, they or the council or whoever employs them should be liable for any damage. If they don't have it, then they don't spray near your ground. :)
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Re: Ripening sweetcorn
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2012, 19:05 »
Quote from: Kleftiwallah on September 22, 2012, 18:37
Can you find a gurt big plastic bag, like the ones that cover mattresses?  Go to a bed shop and ask the manager.  ;)

Cheers,    Tony.

Unripe sweetcorn, humid, closed in atmosphere?

Sorry, I don't think so.
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Re: Ripening sweetcorn
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2012, 20:28 »
Dd as you will read on my other thread my council have been pathetic in their communication to the other plot holders about their intentions with regard to weed control. I only heard from another plot holder about it and all I have received is an occasional email from them as they refuse to write letters.
There was no tendering process from a selection of firms, and the company who is doing it only supplied a price. They were not even asked which chemicals they were using or even when and how many applications. I contacted the weed control company and I was initially told they would use Round up and that they would send me a copy of their tender without the price. When I didn't receive this I emailed them and asked for a copy of it .I was then telephoned by the franchisee of the weed control company who was rather irate at my request. He then told me that he would use 24D and MCPA.
This has been changed in an email from the Council back to Round up and Tryclopyr.
Do I believe anything I have been told? NO!!
The council will have gone for the cheapest option and that could be anything hence my harvesting of my plot before the application on Monday.

« Last Edit: September 22, 2012, 21:22 by monty9 »
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Re: Ripening sweetcorn
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2012, 22:53 »
So you harvested your sweetcorn, which won't ripen...............just in case the spray spread to your plot :(

Wouldn't you have been better to wait and see what happened? you may have had a successful harvest if you'd left them there...................................
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Re: Ripening sweetcorn
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2012, 23:47 »
The allotment is on a very confined site and the corn was only a maximum of three feet away from the next plot which is alive in Horse tail, and is going to be sprayed.
I also did not want to have to dispose of tainted vegetation on my plot
« Last Edit: September 22, 2012, 23:49 by monty9 »
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« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2012, 17:41 »
Although it was sad to see the corn go, you did what you felt was right to do. I think I would have done the same. Truly a shame the infected plot was so close to you. Perhaps as a bit of prevention, you might spread poly sheeting or tarps on your side of the property so that the closest and strongest chemical drift  of the spray won't land on your side. You can always dispose of the covers later.

Once corn is picked, all the sugars turn to starch and that stops the ripening process so there's no saving it once picked unripe.
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